American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)

NYSE: AWK · Real-Time Price · USD
125.98
-1.39 (-1.09%)
At close: May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
126.28
+0.30 (0.24%)
After-hours: May 14, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT
Market Cap24.60B -14.2%
Revenue (ttm)5.21B +8.1%
Net Income1.10B +2.9%
EPS5.64 +2.7%
Shares Out 195.28M
PE Ratio22.34
Forward PE19.19
Dividend$3.58 (2.84%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 12, 2026
Volume1,286,084
Open127.24
Previous Close127.37
Day's Range125.95 - 127.79
52-Week Range121.28 - 147.87
Beta0.63
AnalystsHold
Price Target135.90 (+7.87%)
Earnings DateApr 29, 2026

About AWK

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers 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. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 520 groundwater treatment plants; 170 wastewater treatment plants; 55,000 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection m... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
IPO Date Apr 23, 2008
Employees 7,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol AWK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, AWK's revenue was $5.14 billion, an increase of 9.74% compared to the previous year's $4.68 billion. Earnings were $1.11 billion, an increase of 5.71%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for AWK stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $135.9, which is an increase of 7.87% from the latest price.

Price Target
$135.9
(7.87% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

American Water and Essential Utilities merger approved by Ohio’s PUCO

American Water (AWK) and Essential Utilities (WTRG) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, issued an order approving the companies’ proposed merger, marking the second favora...

Other symbols: WTRG
6 hours ago - TheFly

Water Quality Reports Available Online for New Jersey American Water Customers

Reports show drinking water in all service areas meets quality standards. CAMDEN, N.J.

7 hours ago - PRNewsWire

West Virginia American Water Invests Over $124 Million in Statewide System Upgrades in 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Infrastructure Week, West Virginia American Water announced its 2025 investments for system improvements, totaling more than $124 million in wa...

10 hours ago - PRNewsWire

American Water Launches 2026 Future Wavemakers Internship Program

CAMDEN, N.J., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced the launch of its 2026 Future Wavemakers ...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

American Water Works Company Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting highlighted strong 2025 performance, progress on a major merger, and approval of all board proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and plan amendments. No shareholder questions were raised.

1 day ago - Transcripts

American Water Announces 2025 Camden Community Investment Report

Providing nearly $9 million in charitable contributions to the Camden community since 2018     CAMDEN, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wa...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

California American Water Signs Water Forum Agreement 2050, Reinforcing Commitment to the Sacramento Region

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water has signed the Water Forum Agreement 2050 (WF2050), a regional partnership guiding water management, environmental stewardshi...

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Pennsylvania American Water Announces 2026 Restoration Work Across the Commonwealth

Company to spend more than $50 million restoring streets and sidewalks impacted by underground utility work MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water announced plans...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Water Quality Reports Available Online for Virginia American Water Customers

Reports show drinking water in all service areas meets quality standards ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia American Water announced today that its most recent Water Quality Report...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Water Quality Reports Available Online for Maryland American Water Customers

Reports show drinking water in all service areas meets quality standards BEL AIR, Md., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland American Water announced today that its most recent Water Quality Reports a...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Missouri American Water Ranks #1 in J.D. Power 2026 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study in Midwest Large Region

Company focuses on providing reliable service and consistent communication.  ST. LOUIS, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri American Water received the J.D.

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $1 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2025

SAN DIEGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water announced its charitable giving for 2025. Last year, the company provided more than $672,300 through general charitable contributions a...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

WATER QUALITY REPORTS SHOW EXCELLENT RESULTS FOR CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER CUSTOMERS

SAN DIEGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water published its 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports, demonstrating high-quality water service throughout its state districts. The annual rep...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

American Water price target lowered to $137 from $149 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on American Water (AWK) to $137 from $149 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

7 days ago - TheFly

Kentucky American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grantees

Recipients include four nonprofit organizations across Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

American Water Recognized on Forbes 2026 List of America's Best Employers for Company Culture

Ranks No. One in Water and Wastewater Utilities CAMDEN, N.J., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today anno...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Illinois American Water Announces New Appointment to Engineering Leadership

BELLEVILLE, Ill., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water announces the appointment of John Killips as Senior Director of Engineering, strengthening the company's leadership team and reinf...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Water Quality Report Confirms Safe, Reliable Drinking Water Across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania American Water customers can review local water quality results in the newly released annual reports MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water announced ...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Maryland American Water Marks Drinking Water Week with Focus on Safe, Reliable Water

BEL AIR, Md., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland American Water highlights Drinking Water Week, May 3 through 9, 2026, with a continued dedication to delivering safe, reliable water to the communiti...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Virginia American Water Marks Drinking Water Week with Focus on Safe, Reliable Water

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia American Water highlights Drinking Water Week, May 3 through 9, 2026, with a continued dedication to delivering safe, reliable water to the commun...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Chattanooga State and Tennessee American Water Host Hamilton County Students in 2026 Elementary Science Olympiad

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elementary Science Olympiad, an annual event focused on inspiring Hamilton County youth through hands‑on STEM learning, was held yesterday and broug...

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

Illinois American Water Marks Drinking Water Week with Focus on Safe, Reliable Water

BELLEVILLE, Ill., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water highlights Drinking Water Week, May 3 through 9, 2026, with a continued dedication to delivering safe, reliable water to the commu...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Iowa American Water Marks Drinking Water Week with Focus on Safe, Reliable Water

DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa American Water highlights Drinking Water Week, May 3 through 9, 2026, with a continued dedication to delivering safe, reliable water to the communitie...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Virginia American Water Employee, Terry Stanley, Named Utility Employee of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Community Champion Honors Initiative recognizes the above-and-beyond performance of Alexandria's Workforce ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce (Chamber ALX)...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire