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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 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $140.33, with a high of $145.00 and a low of $134.00. This represents a 4.09% increase from the last price of $134.81.

$115 $122 $129 $136 $143 $150 High: $145 Avg: $140.33 Low: $134 Last Closed Price: $134.81

AWK Stock Rating

American Water Works stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (46.43%), 12 Hold (42.86%), 3 Sell (10.71%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 28 0 3 12 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AWK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Water Works4.09%
SectorUtilities Stocks7.51%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts334
Avg Price Target$140.33$140.33$144.00
Last Closing Price$134.81$134.81$134.81
Upside/Downside4.09%4.09%6.82%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25-361212
Sep, 25-361313
Aug, 25-381214
Jul, 25-391215
Jun, 25-3101216
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 28, 2025Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$145.00$137.995.08%7.56%
Oct 27, 2025Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$142.00$137.992.91%5.33%
Oct 21, 2025Barclays$134.00$145.43-7.86%-0.60%
Nov 19, 2024Gregg OrrillUBS$155.00$142.288.94%14.98%
Oct 15, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$140.00$140.37-0.26%3.85%
Oct 07, 2024Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$124.00$138.89-10.72%-8.02%
Sep 20, 2024Ross FowlerBank of America Securities$140.00$149.08-6.09%3.85%
Jul 31, 2024Jonathan ReederWells Fargo$138.00$143.67-3.95%2.37%
Mar 21, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$131.00$118.2110.82%-2.83%
Oct 03, 2023Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$134.00$116.8814.65%-0.60%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoNeutralOverweightinitialise
Oct 21, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 15, 2025Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise
Jul 11, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 24, 2025UBSNeutralNeutraldowngrade
Oct 15, 2024Wells FargoNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 07, 2024JefferiesUnderperforminitialise
May 12, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 03, 2023Mizuho SecuritiesBuyinitialise
Aug 02, 2022UBSNeutralNeutralhold

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 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 12 Hold, 3 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 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $140.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $134 at the low end to $145 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.09% change from the previous closing price of $134.81.

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

American Water Works's stock forecast shows a 4.09% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (7.51%).

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

  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 8.33% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 23.08% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 21.43% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 7.14% Sell, 14.29% 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.