AWK
American Water Works
NYSE: AWK · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
$126.01
+1.82% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$24.67B
P/E ratio
22.36
P/S ratio
4.74x
EPS (TTM)
$5.65
Dividend yield
2.66%
52W range
$120 – $145
Volume
1.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+3.0
Quality
D7.5
Profitability
B+4.0
Valuation
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$141.60
+12.37%
12-Month target
$133.60
+6.02%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$101.00
Margin of safety
-22.47%
0 Strong Buy3 Buy9 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 21.20% — above average
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.59 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-354.00M
- 22.47% 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 | — | — | — | — | $5.65 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | NATHOO, RAFFIQ | Buy | 1,374 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | MCGUIGAN, STUART M | Buy | 1,374 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | MARBERRY, MICHAEL | Buy | 1,374 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
American Water Works trades at $126.01. representing a P/E of 22.36x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.59, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $5.21B. with profit margins at 21.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $101.00.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Water Works's stock price?
American Water Works (AWK) trades at $126.01, on a P/E of 22.4x and a P/S of 4.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is American Water Works overvalued?
American Water Works carries a Smart Value Score of 60/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $101.00 against the $126.01 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for American Water Works's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of American Water Works (AWK)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $141.60, about 12.4% above the current $126.01. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of AWK by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $428.23, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of American Water Works (AWK)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $101.00, a -22.5% margin of safety versus today's $126.01. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is American Water Works's revenue?
American Water Works's trailing twelve-month revenue is $5.21B, and our model projects it reaching about $7.04B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
American Water Works's Altman Z-Score is 0.59, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED WATER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.74x
ROE9.98%
Beta0.61
50D MA$128.33
200D MA$132.49
Shares out0.20B
Float0.19B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.9M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month-0.58%
3 months-6.87%
YTD-3.99%
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