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American Water Works (AWK) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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AWK Stock Forecast

American Water Works (AWK) stock forecast, based on 22 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $155.00, with a high of $155.00 and a low of $155.00. This represents a 4.45% increase from the last price of $148.40.

$115 $123 $131 $139 $147 $155 High: $155 Avg: $155 Low: $155 Last Closed Price: $148.4

AWK Stock Rating

American Water Works stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (59.09%), 9 Hold (40.91%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 22 0 9 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AWK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Water Works4.45%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.76%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--5
Avg Price Target--$139.40
Last Closing Price$148.40$148.40$148.40
Upside/Downside---6.06%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25-491115
Mar, 25-491115
Feb, 25-491115
Jan, 251492117
Dec, 241382115
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 19, 2024Gregg OrrillUBS$155.00$142.288.94%4.45%
Oct 15, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$140.00$140.37-0.26%-5.66%
Oct 07, 2024Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$124.00$138.89-10.72%-16.44%
Sep 20, 2024Ross FowlerBank of America Securities$140.00$149.08-6.09%-5.66%
Jul 31, 2024Jonathan ReederWells Fargo$138.00$143.67-3.95%-7.01%
Mar 21, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$131.00$118.2110.82%-11.73%
Oct 03, 2023Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$134.00$116.8814.65%-9.70%
Aug 02, 2022UBS$159.00$156.851.37%7.14%
Jul 18, 2022Wells Fargo$152.00$145.694.33%2.43%
Jul 18, 2022Barclays$157.00$148.575.67%5.80%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 15, 2024Wells FargoNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 07, 2024JefferiesUnderperforminitialise
May 12, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 03, 2023Mizuho SecuritiesBuyinitialise
Aug 02, 2022UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 18, 2022Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 18, 2022BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 28, 2022Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.92$6.94$4.51$4.89$5.39----
Avg Forecast$3.89$4.25$4.46$4.84$5.29$5.72$6.15$6.47$6.93
High Forecast$4.06$4.43$4.62$4.87$5.34$5.75$6.27$6.57$7.29
Low Forecast$3.69$4.03$4.23$4.80$5.25$5.67$6.10$6.39$6.42
Surprise %0.77%63.29%1.12%1.03%1.89%----

Revenue Forecast

$4B $4B $5B $5B $6B $7B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.78B$3.93B$3.79B$4.23B$4.68B----
Avg Forecast$3.80B$3.99B$3.80B$4.21B$4.58B$4.86B$5.19B$5.63B$6.08B
High Forecast$3.93B$4.12B$3.90B$4.27B$4.60B$5.08B$5.20B$5.64B$6.32B
Low Forecast$3.65B$3.83B$3.65B$4.15B$4.55B$4.64B$5.19B$5.61B$5.73B
Surprise %-0.62%-1.48%-0.21%0.66%2.29%----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $800M $1B $1B $2B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$709.00M$1.26B$820.00M$944.00M$1.05B----
Avg Forecast$688.05M$1.26B$1.48B$944.00M$1.02B$1.11B$1.19B$1.25B$1.34B
High Forecast$825.66M$1.51B$1.77B$1.13B$1.03B$1.11B$1.21B$1.27B$1.41B
Low Forecast$550.44M$1.01B$1.18B$755.20M$1.01B$1.09B$1.18B$1.23B$1.24B
Surprise %3.05%0.46%-44.49%-2.82%----

AWK Forecast FAQ

Is American Water Works stock a buy?

American Water Works stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that American Water Works is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is American Water Works's price target?

American Water Works's price target, set by 22 Wall Street analysts, averages $155 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $155 at the low end to $155 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.45% change from the previous closing price of $148.4.

How does American Water Works stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

American Water Works's stock forecast shows a 4.45% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.76%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for American Water Works over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.

What is American Water Works’s EPS forecast?

American Water Works's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $5.72, marking a 6.12% increase from the reported $5.39 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $6.15 in 2026, $6.47 in 2027, and $6.93 in 2028.

What is American Water Works’s revenue forecast?

American Water Works's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $4.86B, reflecting a 3.77% increase from the reported $4.68B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $5.19B, followed by $5.63B for 2027, and $6.08B for 2028.

What is American Water Works’s net income forecast?

American Water Works's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.11B, representing an 5.43% increase from the reported $1.05B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.19B in 2026, $1.25B in 2027, and $1.34B in 2028.