American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK)
NYSE: AWKUtilitiesUtilities - Regulated WaterUSD
At close: Oct 7, 3:59 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 127.38 -0.02%
AWK stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $25.32B
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.08
- Forward P/E
- 19.41
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.77
- Dividend yield
- 2.65% ($3.38)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 11, 2026
- 52-week range
- 120.57 – 145.64
- Day range
- 126.51 – 128.77
- Volume / Avg
- 1.59M / 2.07M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 198.73M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
AWK stock today
On Oct 7, AWK ended the session at $127.41, shedding $0.629 (0.49%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 12.5% below their 52-week high of $145.64, set on Oct 21, 2025 and 5.7% above the 52-week low of $120.57, in the middle of the past year's range. AWK is down 2.7% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 10.9%.
At 22.1x trailing earnings, American Water Works trades in line with the peer-group median of 20.4x. Its forward P/E of 19.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. American Water Works's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. American Water Works pays an annual dividend of $3.38 per share, a 2.65% yield at the current price.
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About American Water Works
Company profileAmerican Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers 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. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 520 groundwater treatment plants; 170 wastewater treatment plants; 55,000 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,800 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Water
- CEO
- Mr. John C. Griffith
- Headquarters
- Camden, NJ
- Employees
- 7,000
- IPO year
- 2008
- Website
- amwater.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, American Water Works generated $5.12 billion in revenue, up 10.1% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.11 billion (+5.7% year over year), for a net margin of 21.7% versus a median of 22.4% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 36.7%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.12B | $4.65B | $4.22B | $3.76B | $3.91B |
| Growth | +10.06% | +10.34% | +12.06% | -3.86% | +4.57% |
| Net income | $1.11B | $1.05B | $944.00M | $820.00M | $1.26B |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.69 | $5.39 | $4.90 | $4.51 | $6.95 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (13 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$141.45+11.02%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 3
- Hold 9
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.11
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.61 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.38
- Dividend yield
- 2.65%
- Last payment
- $0.895
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 11, 2026
American Water Works peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSCompanhia de saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo - Sabesp ADR | 6.36 | -0.78% | $22.37B | vs AWK |
| WTRGEssential Utilities Inc. | 38.53 | -0.72% | $10.93B | vs AWK |
| AWRAmerican States Water Company | 81.47 | -0.11% | $3.23B | vs AWK |
| CWTCalifornia Water Service Group | 45.39 | -0.35% | $2.81B | vs AWK |
| HTOH2O America | 57.98 | -0.34% | $2.43B | vs AWK |
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American Water Works stock FAQ
What is American Water Works's stock price today?
AWK last traded at $127.41 as of Oct 7, 3:59 PM EDT, down 0.49% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does American Water Works pay a dividend?
Yes. American Water Works pays $3.38 per share annually, a 2.65% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.895 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 11, 2026.
When is American Water Works's next earnings date?
American Water Works is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.11.
What is AWK's P/E ratio?
AWK trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.08 and a forward P/E of 19.41, compared with a median of 20.4 for its closest peers.
Is American Water Works in the S&P 500?
Yes. American Water Works (AWK) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is American Water Works's CEO?
Mr. John C. Griffith is the chief executive officer of American Water Works Company Inc., which has about 7,000 employees.
What is the AWK 52-week high?
The 52-week high for AWK is $145.64 and the 52-week low is $120.57. The stock is currently 12.5% below its high.