American Water Works
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: 6,700
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Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
31% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 152 | Existing positions closed: 116
22% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $35.2M | Put options by funds: $28.8M
1.62% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.94% [Q3] → 88.56% (+1.62%) [Q4]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,044 [Q3] → 1,058 (+14) [Q4]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 341 | Existing positions reduced: 383
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q3] → 8 (-1) [Q4]
13% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $24.7B [Q3] → $21.5B (-$3.18B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$128
13%
downside
Avg. target
$135
8%
downside
High target
$142
3%
downside
2 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
2 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder 57% 1-year accuracy 8 / 14 met price target | 3%downside $142 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 13 Mar 2025 |
JP Morgan Richard Sunderland 86% 1-year accuracy 6 / 7 met price target | 13%downside $128 | Neutral Maintained | 28 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 30 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Benzinga
1 day ago
Stock Of The Day: Imminent Reversal In American Water Works?
Shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. AWK are trading higher on Monday. But that may not be the case for much longer.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson Among 10 Companies To Announce Dividend Increases In First Half Of April
This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. A slow March brought mid-single digit percentage dividend boosts from consumer goods company Colgate-Palmolive and defense contractor General Dynamics. Widely-held Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Costco will announce increases in the first half of April.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
American Water Works (AWK) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American Water Works (AWK) have what it takes?
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Illinois American Water President Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water, issues a statement, calling for a commitment to water and wastewater infrastructure investment.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
California American Water President Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. “The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant,” Tilden said. “The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant in.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
Pennsylvania American Water President Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Justin Ladner, President of Pennsylvania American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for water and wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. “The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The Report Card highlights the urgent need for.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
American Water and the City of Camden Highlight Water Infrastructure Improvements to Continue Safe, Clean and Reliable Water Service in the Camden Community
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S, in partnership with the City of Camden, highlights its continued commitment to improving the City's water infrastructure through partnership and investment. "The Parkside and Morris-Delair Water Treatment Plants provide a critical service and benefit to the residents in Camden," said Victor Carstarphen, City of Camden Mayor. "Proactively upgrading our infrastructure.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
American Water CEO Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--M. Susan Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer of American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater in the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) annual Infrastructure Report Card. “Another report card, and no change or improvement in the last four years. America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) annual Infrastructure Re.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Missouri American Water Accepts Applications for Hydration Station Grants
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missouri American Water is now accepting applications for hydration station grants from eligible organizations within its service areas. The annual program aims to reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable hydration options in public spaces. “The program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship,” said Rich Svindland, President of Missouri American Water. “Programs that eli.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
American Water Commemorates World Water Day by Ringing The Opening Bell at The New York Stock Exchange
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. rang The Opening Bell® on Friday, March 21, 2025, in celebration of World Water Day. “American Water was honored to ring The Opening Bell in celebration of World Water Day,” said M. Susan Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer, American Water. “World Water Day is not only a day to highlight the importance of protecting our water resources; it is a reminder of the serious.
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