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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 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $131.67, with a high of $140.00 and a low of $124.00. This represents a 4.24% increase from the last price of $126.31.

$115 $122 $129 $136 $143 $150 High: $140 Avg: $131.67 Low: $124 Last Closed Price: $126.31

AWK Stock Rating

American Water Works stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (46.67%), 14 Hold (46.67%), 2 Sell (6.67%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 30 2 14 14 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AWK Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Water Works4.24%
SectorUtilities Stocks17.90%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts149
Avg Price Target$140.00$133.00$136.00
Last Closing Price$126.31$126.31$126.31
Upside/Downside10.84%5.30%7.67%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 26-39-113
May, 26-210-113
Apr, 26-29-112
Mar, 26-29-112
Feb, 26129-113
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 29, 2026UBS$140.00$122.3514.43%10.84%
May 07, 2026UBS$137.00$125.569.11%8.46%
Apr 21, 2026Wells Fargo$131.00$133.25-1.69%3.71%
Apr 20, 2026Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$124.00$131.61-5.78%-1.83%
Dec 17, 2025Gregg OrrillUBS$149.00$133.0412.00%17.96%
Dec 17, 2025Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$122.00$132.72-8.08%-3.41%
Oct 28, 2025Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$145.00$137.995.08%14.80%
Oct 27, 2025Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$142.00$137.992.91%12.42%
Oct 21, 2025Barclays$134.00$145.43-7.86%6.09%
Nov 19, 2024Gregg OrrillUBS$155.00$142.288.94%22.71%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 29, 2026UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
May 21, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 20, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
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

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$5.70---
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%-0.35%---

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$5.14B---
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%5.75%---

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$1.11B---
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%0.26%---

AWK Forecast FAQ

Is American Water Works stock a buy?

American Water Works stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 14 Hold, 2 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 30 Wall Street analysts, averages $131.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $124 at the low end to $140 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.24% change from the previous closing price of $126.31.

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

American Water Works's stock forecast shows a 4.24% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (17.90%).

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

  • June 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 15.38% Buy, 76.92% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 75.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% 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 2026 is $6.15, marking a 7.89% increase from the reported $5.7 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $5.19B, reflecting a 1.05% increase from the reported $5.14B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $5.63B, 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 2026 stands at $1.19B, representing an 7.43% increase from the reported $1.11B in 2025. Projections indicate $1.25B in 2027, and $1.34B in 2028.