American Water Works Company, I (AWK)
AWK stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering American Water Works Company, I currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $140.36 — +4.0% versus the last price of $134.92. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
AWK historical returns
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AWK annual returns by year
Congress trading in AWK
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading AWK — 9 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $201,500. Most recent disclosure: Apr 7, 2026.
See who in Congress traded AWK →About American Water Works Company, I
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 mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,800 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams. In addition, it offers water and wastewater services to 14 states serving approximately 3.6 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. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
AWK Key Statistics
AWK in plain English
- P/E ratio (23.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of AWK's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (10.10%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (21.35%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.63%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
AWK stock: frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works Company, I's stock price today?
American Water Works Company, I (AWK) last traded at $134.92 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $120.57 and $147.87.
Is AWK stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on AWK is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $140.36 — about +4.0% versus the current price of $134.92. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in AWK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Water Works Company, I made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,224 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 122%, or 8.3% per year.
Does AWK pay a dividend?
Yes. American Water Works Company, I currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.63% per year at today's share price.
What is AWK's P/E ratio?
AWK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.6, and 20.5 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade AWK stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in AWK under the STOCK Act, totaling 9 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $201,500.
What is American Water Works Company, I's ticker symbol?
American Water Works Company, I trades under the ticker symbol AWK on the NYSE.
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