American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Stock Price & Analysis
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) closed at USD 143.23 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 6.29% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 143.23; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 135.04–143.27 on volume of 2,535,698 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 120.57–144.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (AWK)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $5.27B, net income $1.13B (21.4% margin), free cash flow -$1.03B (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AWK (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -9.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 2.05, revenue estimate $1.56B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AWK)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.91B | $3.76B | $4.22B | $4.65B | $5.12B | $5.27B |
| Operating income | $1.20B | $1.27B | $1.50B | $1.72B | $1.88B | $1.95B |
| Net income | $1.26B | $820M | $944M | $1.05B | $1.11B | $1.13B |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.95 | $4.51 | $4.90 | $5.39 | $5.69 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$323M | -$1.19B | -$701M | -$811M | -$1.07B | -$1.03B |
| Operating margin | 30.6% | 33.8% | 35.7% | 36.9% | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Net margin | 32.3% | 21.8% | 22.4% | 22.6% | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| Revenue growth | +4.6% | -3.9% | +12.1% | +10.3% | +10.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $116M | $85.0M | $330M | $96.0M | $98.0M | — |
| Total debt | $10.9B | $12.1B | $11.9B | $13.4B | $14.4B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (AWK)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 22.9x, Dec 2024 23.1x, Dec 2023 27.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AWK)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold AWK. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.01% | $658K | Reduced -0.5% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | <0.01% | $79K | Reduced -2.3% |
Analysts (AWK)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Barclays | Target lowered | Underweight | $130 → $127 |
| 2026-10-16 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $162 → $153 |
| 2026-09-10 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $156 → $162 |
| 2026-08-04 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Hold | $139 → $138 |
| 2026-07-31 | Mizuho | Target raised | Neutral | $130 → $140 |
| 2026-07-15 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $124 → $130 |
| 2026-07-08 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $138 → $147 |
| 2026-07-02 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $140 → $150 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AWK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.2% | -9.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +3.2% | -1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.1% | 23.1% |
| Max drawdown | -13.3% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -36.7% (Dec 2021→Oct 2023) |
AWK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.05 | $2.10 | -2.2% | $1.56B | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.42 | $1.41 | +0.5% | $1.23B | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.08 | $6.08 | +0.0% | $5.41B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $6.57 | $6.57 | +0.0% | $5.77B | 10 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 143.23 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 6.29% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 143.23 |
| Open | USD 143.23 |
| Day Range | USD 135.04 – 143.27 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 120.57 – 144.88 |
| Volume | 2,535,698 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AWK)
Nexqual's technical model rates AWK "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.89 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 134.9) |
| MACD | 0.85 (positive) |
Earnings (AWK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.56B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.61 vs est 1.55 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.01 vs est 1.09 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.24 vs est 1.27 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.94 vs est 1.88 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AWK)
| Total Revenue | $5.28B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.20% |
| Gross Margin | +61.47% |
| Operating Margin | +40.66% |
| Profit Margin | +21.35% |
| ROE | +10.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.38 |
| Current Ratio | 0.52 |
| Total Cash | $227.00M |
| Total Debt | $16.07B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Ownership (AWK)
| Insider Ownership | +0.12% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +110.21% |
| Shares Outstanding | 198.73M |
| Float | 198.32M |
| Short % of Float | +8.91% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | Companhia de saneamento Basico | USD 6.27 | ▼ 0.79% |
| WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | USD 43.3 | ▲ 6.28% |
| AWR | American States Water Company | USD 85.05 | ▲ 3.54% |
| CWT | California Water Service Group | USD 47.54 | ▲ 3.55% |
| HTO | H2O America | USD 58.66 | ▲ 4.41% |
| MSEX | Middlesex Water Company | USD 55.8 | ▲ 4.05% |
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