American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)

NYSE: AWK · Real-Time Price · USD
127.38
-1.04 (-0.81%)
At close: May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
127.30
-0.08 (-0.06%)
After-hours: May 1, 2026, 7:21 PM EDT
Market Cap24.87B -12.8%
Revenue (ttm)5.21B +8.1%
Net Income1.10B +2.9%
EPS5.64 +2.7%
Shares Out 195.28M
PE Ratio22.59
Forward PE19.40
Dividend$3.58 (2.81%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 12, 2026
Volume1,980,897
Open129.48
Previous Close128.42
Day's Range126.94 - 129.48
52-Week Range121.28 - 150.51
Beta0.63
AnalystsHold
Price Target138.27 (+8.55%)
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 11 analysts, the average rating for AWK stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $138.27, which is an increase of 8.55% from the latest price.

Price Target
$138.27
(8.55% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Pennsylvania American Water Highlights Local Infrastructure Needs as AWWA issues New Report on U.S. Water Systems

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water reinforces the need for long-term investments in U.S. water infrastructure following the release of a new report from the Am...

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

CAMDEN, N.J., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights Drinking Water Week, May 3 through 9, 2026, wit...

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Illinois American Water Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grantees

Recipients include 14 nonprofit organizations across Illinois  BELLEVILLE, Ill., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization establ...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

American Water Works Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 results met expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.01 and full-year guidance reaffirmed. Dividend was raised 8.2%, and the Essential Utilities merger advanced with first state approval. Strong capital investments, regulatory progress, and legislative wins support continued growth.

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AMERICAN WATER REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS ON TRACK; AFFIRMS 2026 EPS GUIDANCE AND LONG-TERM TARGETS

First quarter 2026 GAAP earnings were $1.00 per share, compared to $1.05 per share in 2025 Excluding transaction costs for the proposed Essential Utilities merger and incremental interest income from ...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

American Water Announces Dividend Increase

Cash dividend payable in the second quarter of 2026 CAMDEN, N.J., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced that its board of directors today declared a q...

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

Recipients include two nonprofit organizations in Maryland BEL AIR, Md., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by...

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

Recipients include four nonprofit organizations in the Commonwealth  ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization e...

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American Water's Suzanne Chiavari Named 2026 AWWA George Warren Fuller Award Recipient

CAMDEN, N.J., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced that Suzanne Chiavari, Senior Director ...

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

Recipients include nine nonprofit organizations across Missouri ST. LOUIS, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established b...

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New Jersey American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grantees

Recipients awarded a combined $179,404 to support water protection, education, and environmental resilience across the Garden State CAMDEN, N.J., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Char...

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West Virginia American Water Announces $500,000 Infrastructure Project in Dunbar

CHARLESTON, W.Va., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $500,000 infrastructure upgrade project on 17th Street in Dunbar.

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

Recipients include 6 nonprofit organizations that will share over $57,000 in grant DAVENPORT, Iowa, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit ...

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

Recipients include eight nonprofit organizations across California SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization establish...

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

12 nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania receive more than $240K in support MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profi...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

American Water and Essential Utilities Receive Kentucky Public Service Commission Approval for Proposed Merger

CAMDEN, N.J. & BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) (“American Water”) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential Utilities”) today announced tha...

Other symbols: WTRG
9 days ago - Business Wire

American Water Celebrates Earth Day by Promoting Water Conservation and Environmental Stewardship

Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day  CAMDEN, N.J., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is recognizing...

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American Water Charitable Foundation Awards Over $1.5 Million through 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program

Recipients include 86 nonprofit organizations across American Water's national footprint CAMDEN, N.J., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-prof...

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Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Water Saving Tips

Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Pennsylvania American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting local w...

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Illinois American Water Celebrates Earth Day with a Focus on Sustainable Operations & Water Source Protection

Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day BELLEVILLE, Ill., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Illinois American Water is highlighting its ongoing commitment to protecting local...

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California American Water Celebrates Earth Day With Water Saving Tips

Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, California American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting local water resour...

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Iowa American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Community Environmental Efforts & Sharing Water Saving Tips

Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day  DAVENPORT, Iowa, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Iowa American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting local water resou...

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Missouri American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week

Stay alert while crew members are at work ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe dri...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Missouri American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Community Environmental Efforts & Sharing Water Saving Tips

Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Missouri American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting local water resource...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Virginia American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Environmental Initiatives & Water Saving Tips

Simple Ways to Make Every Day Earth Day ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Virginia American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting local water re...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire