AWK
American Water Works
NYSE: AWK · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$125.05
-0.91% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$24.64B
P/E ratio
22.38
P/S ratio
4.74x
EPS (TTM)
$5.64
Dividend yield
2.63%
52W range
$120 – $146
Volume
1.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+3.3
Quality
D7.5
Profitability
B+4.7
Valuation
C2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$138.36
+10.64%
12-Month target
$133.60
+6.84%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$111.77
Margin of safety
-10.66%
0 Strong Buy2 Buy10 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 21.20% — above average
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.64 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-354.00M
- 10.66% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.79B | $4.23B | $4.68B | $5.14B | $5.21B | $5.4B |
| Net income | $820.00M | $944.00M | $1.05B | $1.11B | $196.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $5.64 | $6.16 |
| Free cash flow | $-1.31B | $-860.00M | $-811.00M | $-1.07B | $-354.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 21.62% | 22.30% | 22.44% | 21.61% | 21.20% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | WIKLE, MELISSA K. | Buy | 1,064 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | WIKLE, MELISSA K. | Buy | 608 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | WIKLE, MELISSA K. | Sale | 543 | $133.51 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
American Water Works trades at $125.05. representing a P/E of 22.38x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.64, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $5.21B. with profit margins at 21.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $111.77.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works's stock price?
American Water Works (AWK) trades at $125.05.
Is American Water Works overvalued?
Smart Value Score 60/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $111.77.
What is the price target of American Water Works (AWK)?
The analyst target price is $138.36, representing +10.6% upside from the current price of $125.05.
What is the intrinsic value of American Water Works (AWK)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $111.77, a -10.7% margin of safety versus $125.05.
What is the future stock price of AWK by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates American Water Works could reach $428.23 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is American Water Works's revenue?
TTM revenue is $5.21B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.64 — distress.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.74x
ROE10.20%
Beta0.63
50D MA$134.31
200D MA$134.84
Shares out0.20B
Float0.19B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.9M
Performance
1 week-1.83%
1 month-8.87%
3 months+1.24%
YTD-3.54%
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3 years—
5 years—