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American Water Works (AWK)

NYSE
Currency in USD
130.72
-1.65(-1.25%)
Closed
After Hours
131.88+1.16(+0.89%)
AWK Scorecard
Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
130.54132.81
52 wk Range
113.34150.68
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
132.37
Open
131.97
Day's Range
130.54-132.81
52 wk Range
113.34-150.68
Volume
1.08M
Average Volume (3m)
1.16M
1-Year Change
0.78%
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Price Target
142.18
Upside
+8.77%
Members' Sentiments
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6 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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American Water Works Company Profile

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.5 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 540 groundwater treatment plants; 175 wastewater treatment plants; 53,700 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 74 dams. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
6500

Compare AWK to Peers and Sector

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.9x17.5x11.9x
PEG Ratio
7.091.570.02
Price/Book
2.5x1.6x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
5.6x3.5x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.1%14.7%17.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analysts' Recommendations

4 Buy
8 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 142.18

(+8.76% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.03
Dividend Yield
2.31%
Industry Median 3.24%
Annualised payout
3.0600
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.05%
Growth Streak

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FAQ

What Is the American Water Works (AWK) Stock Price Today?

The American Water Works stock price today is 130.72

What Stock Exchange Does American Water Works Trade On?

American Water Works is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for American Water Works?

The stock symbol for American Water Works is "AWK."

Does American Water Works Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The American Water Works dividend yield is 2.34%.

What Is the American Water Works Market Cap?

As of today, American Water Works market cap is 25.49B.

What is American Water Works Earnings Per Share?

The American Water Works EPS is 5.03.

What Is the Next American Water Works Earnings Date?

American Water Works will release its next earnings report on 24 Feb 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AWK a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.
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