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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 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $139.50, with a high of $149.00 and a low of $122.00. This represents a 9.80% increase from the last price of $127.05.

$115 $122 $129 $136 $143 $150 High: $149 Avg: $139.5 Low: $122 Last Closed Price: $127.05

AWK Stock Rating

American Water Works stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (44.83%), 14 Hold (48.28%), 2 Sell (6.90%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 29 0 2 14 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AWK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Water Works9.80%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.43%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-25
Avg Price Target-$135.50$138.40
Last Closing Price$127.05$127.05$127.05
Upside/Downside-6.65%8.93%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26-39-214
Dec, 25-39-214
Nov, 25-381214
Oct, 25-361212
Sep, 25-361313
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 17, 2025Gregg OrrillUBS$149.00$133.0412.00%17.28%
Dec 17, 2025Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$122.00$132.72-8.08%-3.97%
Oct 28, 2025Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$145.00$137.995.08%14.13%
Oct 27, 2025Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$142.00$137.992.91%11.77%
Oct 21, 2025Barclays$134.00$145.43-7.86%5.47%
Nov 19, 2024Gregg OrrillUBS$155.00$142.288.94%22.00%
Oct 15, 2024Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$140.00$140.37-0.26%10.19%
Oct 07, 2024Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$124.00$138.89-10.72%-2.40%
Sep 20, 2024Ross FowlerBank of America Securities$140.00$149.08-6.09%10.19%
Jul 31, 2024Jonathan ReederWells Fargo$138.00$143.67-3.95%8.62%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 12, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralupgrade
Dec 17, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 17, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Nov 05, 2025JefferiesUnderperformHoldupgrade
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoNeutralOverweightinitialise
Oct 21, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 15, 2025Cowen & Co.Holdinitialise
Jul 11, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 24, 2025UBSNeutralNeutraldowngrade
Oct 15, 2024Wells FargoNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

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

Revenue Forecast

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

Net Income Forecast

$500M $800M $1B $1B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.26B$820.00M$944.00M$1.05B----
Avg Forecast$1.26B$1.48B$944.00M$1.02B$1.11B$1.19B$1.25B$1.34B
High Forecast$1.51B$1.77B$1.13B$1.03B$1.11B$1.21B$1.27B$1.41B
Low Forecast$1.01B$1.18B$755.20M$1.01B$1.09B$1.18B$1.23B$1.24B
Surprise %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 Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 14 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that American Water Works is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is American Water Works's price target?

American Water Works's price target, set by 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $139.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $122 at the low end to $149 at the high end, suggesting a potential 9.80% change from the previous closing price of $127.05.

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

American Water Works's stock forecast shows a 9.80% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.43%).

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

  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 21.43% Buy, 64.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 21.43% Buy, 64.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • November 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.