Based on the American Water Works stock forecast from 6 analysts, the average analyst target price for American Water Works is USD 147.86 over the next 12 months. American Water Works’s average analyst rating is Hold . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of American Water Works is Neutral, which is based on 7 positive signals and 8 negative signals. At the last closing, American Water Works’s stock price was USD 125.92. American Water Works’s stock price has changed by -2.83% over the past week, -8.30% over the past month and -4.29% over the last year.
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Company Overview American Water Works
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. Read Less
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 serve...Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About American Water Works (AWK) Stock
Based on ratings from 6 analysts American Water Works's stock is Hold . Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Neutral. The stock has 3 buy, 3 sell and 1 hold ratings.
AWK stock's dividend yield is 2.31%.
Our analysis grades AWK stock's dividend yield at F. This means that AWK stock's dividend yield is above 50% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this AWK may be a average dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for AWK is USD 147.86 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 164 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 124.
AWK stock's Price/Earning ratio is 26.26.
Our analysis grades AWK stock's Price / Earning ratio at C. This means that AWK stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 25% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this AWK may be undervalued for its sector.
The last closing price of AWK's stock was USD 125.92.
The most recent market capitalization for AWK is USD 25.80B.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for AWK is projected at USD 147.86 over the next 12 months.
This means that AWK's stock price may go up by +17.42% over the next 12 months.
We can't find any ETFs which contains American Water Works's stock.
As per our most recent records American Water Works has 6,500 Employees.
American Water Works's registered address is 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, United States, 08102-1658.
You can get more information about it from American Water Works's website at https://www.amwater.com.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Low volatility
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
Underpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
Superior Dividend Growth
This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Superior return on equity
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
What not to like
Poor capital utilization
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Below median total returns
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
Low Revenue Growth
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Water Works (AWK) Stock
Based on ratings from 6 analysts American Water Works's stock is Hold . Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Neutral. The stock has 3 buy, 3 sell and 1 hold ratings.
AWK stock's dividend yield is 2.31%.
Our analysis grades AWK stock's dividend yield at F. This means that AWK stock's dividend yield is above 50% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this AWK may be a average dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for AWK is USD 147.86 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 164 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 124.
AWK stock's Price/Earning ratio is 26.26.
Our analysis grades AWK stock's Price / Earning ratio at C. This means that AWK stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 25% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this AWK may be undervalued for its sector.
The last closing price of AWK's stock was USD 125.92.
The most recent market capitalization for AWK is USD 25.80B.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for AWK is projected at USD 147.86 over the next 12 months.
This means that AWK's stock price may go up by +17.42% over the next 12 months.
We can't find any ETFs which contains American Water Works's stock.
As per our most recent records American Water Works has 6,500 Employees.
American Water Works's registered address is 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, United States, 08102-1658.
You can get more information about it from American Water Works's website at https://www.amwater.com.
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