American Water Works - AWK Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $143.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 10.95%
  • Number of Analysts: 11
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 9 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$128.89
▼ -2.082 (-1.59%)

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Analyst Price Target for AWK

Analyst Price Target is $143.00
▲ +10.95% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 11 analysts offering 12 month price targets for American Water Works in the last 3 months. The average price target is $143.00, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $124.00. The average price target represents a 10.95% upside from the last price of $128.89.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 11 investment analysts is to hold stock in American Water Works. This rating has held steady since October 2025, when it changed from a Reduce consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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6/12/2024
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9/10/2024
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12/9/2024
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3/9/2025
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6/7/2025
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9/5/2025
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11/4/2025
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12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

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  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/13/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/5/2025Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Hold$114.00 ➝ $124.00
10/28/2025MizuhoSet Target$145.00
10/27/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Equal Weight$142.00
10/21/2025BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$128.00 ➝ $134.00
10/16/2025TD CowenInitiated CoverageHold$155.00
10/15/2025CowenInitiated CoverageHold
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
8/14/2025ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$155.00 ➝ $160.00
8/12/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$156.00 ➝ $151.00
8/1/2025MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$148.00 ➝ $149.00
8/1/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$147.00 ➝ $141.00
7/11/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$154.00 ➝ $156.00
7/10/2025BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$138.00 ➝ $128.00
5/2/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$142.00 ➝ $147.00
5/2/2025Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$139.00 ➝ $148.00
4/25/2025UBS GroupDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/24/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$160.00
4/22/2025BarclaysInitiated CoverageUnderweight$138.00
3/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$133.00 ➝ $142.00
2/20/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$129.00 ➝ $133.00
1/28/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$147.00 ➝ $128.00
1/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$133.00 ➝ $129.00
11/19/2024UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$151.00 ➝ $155.00
10/15/2024MizuhoDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$131.00 ➝ $140.00
10/7/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageUnderperform$124.00
9/20/2024Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingUnderperform$140.00
9/19/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$164.00 ➝ $164.00
9/18/2024Wolfe ResearchUpgradeHold
7/31/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$127.00 ➝ $138.00
5/13/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$124.00 ➝ $139.00
2/16/2024Evercore ISIDowngradeOutperform ➝ In-Line$160.00 ➝ $135.00
11/7/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$134.00 ➝ $140.00
10/9/2023GuggenheimLower Target$147.00 ➝ $126.00
10/3/2023MizuhoInitiated CoverageBuy$134.00
9/14/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$169.00
9/6/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$180.00 ➝ $168.00
7/7/2023GuggenheimLower Target$152.00 ➝ $147.00
7/6/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$140.00 ➝ $139.00
4/24/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$134.00 ➝ $140.00
3/7/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform$180.00
12/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$149.00 ➝ $159.00
11/15/2022HSBCLower Target$158.00
11/4/2022UBS GroupBoost Target$151.00
11/2/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $149.00
10/24/2022GuggenheimLower Target$155.00 ➝ $138.00
10/20/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$140.00
10/12/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$159.00 ➝ $130.00
9/9/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$162.00 ➝ $165.00
8/15/2022HSBCLower Target$172.00
8/2/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$149.00 ➝ $159.00
7/18/2022Northcoast ResearchInitiated CoverageNeutral
7/18/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$139.00 ➝ $152.00
7/18/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$172.00 ➝ $157.00
6/24/2022Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
4/19/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$148.00 ➝ $156.00
2/23/2022HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $182.00
2/9/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$187.00 ➝ $166.00
2/7/2022UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$164.00 ➝ $161.00
1/19/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$170.00 ➝ $162.00
1/7/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$172.00 ➝ $171.00
1/5/2022UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$185.00 ➝ $176.00
12/8/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$174.00 ➝ $187.00
12/1/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$171.00 ➝ $170.00
11/3/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$191.00 ➝ $177.00
9/27/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$178.00
9/1/2021HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$181.00 ➝ $190.00
8/13/2021US Capital AdvisorsDowngradeOverweight ➝ Hold
8/6/2021ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$205.00
8/4/2021Janney Montgomery ScottDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$159.00 ➝ $181.00
7/15/2021BarclaysBoost TargetAverage ➝ Equal Weight$170.00 ➝ $174.00
5/25/2021BarclaysBoost TargetAverage ➝ Equal Weight$154.00 ➝ $170.00
5/18/2021ArgusReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
5/12/2021ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
3/4/2021Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$159.00
1/22/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$173.00 ➝ $184.00
1/21/2021US Capital AdvisorsReiterated RatingOverweight
1/7/2021Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageOverweight$173.00 ➝ $173.00
12/14/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral
(Data available from 12/5/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.26 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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5/8/2025
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7/7/2025
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8/6/2025
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9/5/2025
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10/5/2025
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Current Sentiment

  • 90 very positive mentions
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American Water Works logo
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.5 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides 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. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 540 groundwater treatment plants; 175 wastewater treatment plants; 53,700 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 74 dams. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
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Today's Range

Now: $128.89
Low: $128.00
High: $131.55

50 Day Range

MA: $134.71
Low: $126.05
High: $145.43

52 Week Range

Now: $128.89
Low: $118.74
High: $155.50

Volume

2,613,101 shs

Average Volume

2,041,742 shs

Market Capitalization

$25.15 billion

P/E Ratio

22.65

Dividend Yield

2.53%

Beta

0.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of American Water Works?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on American Water Works in the last twelve months: Argus, Barclays PLC, Cowen Inc, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, TD Cowen, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for American Water Works?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for American Water Works in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $143.00, suggesting a possible upside of 10.9%. Argus has the highest price target set, predicting AWK will reach $160.00 in the next twelve months. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $124.00 for American Water Works in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for American Water Works?

American Water Works currently has 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in AWK, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact American Water Works' investor relations team?

American Water Works' physical mailing address is 1 WATER STREET, CAMDEN NJ, 08102. The utilities provider's listed phone number is (856) 955-4001 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for American Water Works is www.amwater.com. Learn More about contacing American Water Works investor relations.