American Water Works
AWK
Market cap $27.4B

140.79 USD

-1.79

1.26%

At close Oct 17, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

140.79

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-1.26%

5 days

2.77%

1 month

-6.08%

3 months

-1.22%

6 months

22.00%

Year to date

5.45%

1 year

17.03%

5 years

15.01%

About: American Water Works is the largest investor-owned us water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns.

Employees: 6,500

Utilities Water Supply

0

Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

20% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $48.9M | Put options by funds: $40.6M

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $20.6B [Q1] → $22B (+$1.43B) [Q2]

1.01% more ownership

Funds ownership: 86.42% [Q1] → 87.43% (+1.01%) [Q2]

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,007 [Q1] → 1,006 (-1) [Q2]

1% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 108 | Existing positions closed: 109

7% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 350 | Existing positions reduced: 376

22% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q1] → 7 (-2) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$124

12%

downside

Avg. target

$141

0%

upside

High target

$164

16%

upside

5 analyst ratings

1 positive

20%

1 neutral

20%

3 negative

60%

Mizuho Anthony Crowdell 76% 1-year accuracy 22 / 29 met price target	1%downside $140	Neutral Downgraded	15 Oct 2024
Jefferies Julien Dumoulin-Smith 69% 1-year accuracy 29 / 42 met price target	12%downside $124	Underperform Initiated	7 Oct 2024
B of A Securities Ross Fowler 80% 1-year accuracy 12 / 15 met price target	1%downside $140	Underperform Reinstated	20 Sept 2024
RBC Capital Shelby Tucker 73% 1-year accuracy 19 / 26 met price target	16%upside $164	Outperform Reiterated	19 Sept 2024
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder 60% 1-year accuracy 3 / 5 met price target	2%downside $138	Underweight Downgraded	31 Jul 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 35 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days

Pennsylvania American Water Reminds Customers to Help Keep Storm Drains Clear of Leaves this Fall

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK--Pennsylvania American Water today reminded customers that falling leaves can block storm drains in their neighborhoods, resulting in excess stormwater and flooding conditions. Proper disposal of leaves and yard waste also keeps waterways clean and helps maintain water quality. “Homeowners often rake fallen leaves to the curb for collection by their municipality,” said Jim Runzer, vice president of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “Wind or rain can wa.

Pennsylvania American Water Reminds Customers to Help Keep Storm Drains Clear of Leaves this Fall

American Water Participates in the Tenth Anniversary of Imagine A Day Without Water

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., supports the tenth anniversary of Imagine a Day Without Water, a national movement headed by the US Water Alliance. This day highlights the value of water in our lives and serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and policymakers to advance greater and more equitable water investments. For many Americans, the experience of living without water is a h.

American Water Participates in the Tenth Anniversary of Imagine A Day Without Water

Illinois American Water Awards 97 Firefighter Grants

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over $96,000 has been awarded to 97 Illinois fire departments and districts through Illinois American Water's 2024 Firefighter Grant Program. Since the program was created in 2010, over 1,040 grants totaling over $1,036,000 have been awarded to fire and emergency organizations serving customers in Illinois American Water's service area. "The Pontiac Fire Department relies heavily on collaborating with community stakeholders like Illinois American Water to help.

Illinois American Water Awards 97 Firefighter Grants

Pennsylvania American Water Awarded Two PENNVEST Loans and a Grant to Make Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK--The Shapiro administration recently announced that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded $7.9 million in low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), for two infrastructure improvement projects, including the replacement of lead service lines in the City of Pittsburgh and wastewater collection system repairs in Exeter, Berks County. “At Pennsylvania American Water, we strive to provide our customers with high.

Pennsylvania American Water Awarded Two PENNVEST Loans and a Grant to Make Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of American Water Works Company, Inc. Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by American Water Works Company, Inc. NEWTOWN, PA / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2024 / The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by American Water Works Company, Inc. ("American Water"). American Water learned of suspicious activity on or about October 7, 2024.

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of American Water Works Company, Inc. Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of American Water Works Company, Inc. Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

NEWTOWN, Pa., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by American Water Works Company, Inc. (“American Water”).

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of American Water Works Company, Inc. Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

American Water Reactivating Systems After Cyber Event

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it is in the process of methodically and securely reconnecting and reactivating the systems that were taken offline due to its cybersecurity incident communicated on Oct. 7. The Company continues to have no indication that its water and wastewater facilities were impacted by this incident. The incident did not affect water quality. The company's.

American Water Reactivating Systems After Cyber Event

American Water Works Company (AWK) Reports Cybersecurity Incident

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK, Financial) has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized activity within its computer networks and systems. The company discovered the breach on October 3, 2024, and promptly initiated its incident response protocols.

American Water Works Company (AWK) Reports Cybersecurity Incident

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