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 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
36% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 156 | Existing positions closed: 115
22% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $35.2M | Put options by funds: $28.8M
2.15% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.45% [Q3] → 88.6% (+2.15%) [Q4]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,046 [Q3] → 1,066 (+20) [Q4]
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q3] → 8 (-1) [Q4]
12% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 341 | Existing positions reduced: 386
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $24.5B [Q3] → $21.5B (-$3.02B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$128
13%
downside
Avg. target
$142
3%
downside
High target
$156
6%
upside
3 analyst ratings
1 positive
33%
2 neutral
67%
0 negative
0%
Seaport Global Angie Storozynski 100% 1-year accuracy 4 / 4 met price target | 6%upside $156 | Buy Maintained | 11 Apr 2025 |
Wells Fargo Jonathan Reeder 67% 1-year accuracy 10 / 15 met price target | 3%downside $142 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 13 Mar 2025 |
JP Morgan Richard Sunderland 75% 1-year accuracy 6 / 8 met price target | 13%downside $128 | Neutral Maintained | 28 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 27 articles about AWK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
21 minutes ago
Illinois American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones: Stay alert, Slow down and Give yourself some space.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 hours ago
American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025. “At American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers and communities,” said Douglas Wagner, VP, Safety and Facilities, American Water. “While safety rema.
Neutral
Business Wire
7 hours ago
Missouri American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missouri American Water Recognizes Work Zone Safety Week.
Neutral
Business Wire
7 hours ago
Pennsylvania American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Pennsylvania American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025. “At Pennsylvania American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to provide reliable service for our customers,” said Kyle Durko, director of health and safety for Pennsylvania American Water. “While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. N.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
American Water Charitable Foundation Supports Kentucky Communities Affected by Storms and Floods
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AWCF--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it provided a $15,000 grant to the American Red Cross, during the Kentucky Red Cross telethon, to support communities impacted by heavy rains and flash floods in Kentucky. “Kentucky American Water, together with the American Water Charitable Foundati.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Reasons to Add American Water Works to Your Portfolio Right Now
AWK makes a strong case for investment, given its solid earnings growth prospects, expanding customer base and long-term investments.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $2.1 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2024
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AWK #WeKeepLifeFlowing--Pennsylvania American Water announced its charitable giving for 2024. Last year, the company provided more than $1.4 million through grants, general charitable contributions and programming support to 325 organizations across Pennsylvania. When combined with the $669,000 provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, the total amount of support increases to more than $2.1 million. “At Pennsylvania American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog American Water Works, Exelon, CenterPoint Energy, The Progressive and Brown & Brown
American Water Works, Exelon, CenterPoint Energy, The Progressive and Brown & Brown are included in this Analyst Blog.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why American Water Works (AWK) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
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
1 week ago
American Water Charitable Foundation Highlights 2024 Community Impact Report
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AWCF--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today it awarded over $5 million to organizations across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water in the 2024 Community Impact Report. Through the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, $4.7 million was a.
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