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American Water (AWK): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy2 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 6 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 6 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $140, the highest $153, the lowest $131. The average is +4.0% from the last price of $135.
Analyst ratings 10
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Orrill★★★★★★★★★★#4820 · hits 65% · avg +3.1% | UBS | $162 → $153−5.6% | Buy | +13.4% | Assigned | 16.10.26on TipRanks 07:35 | +2.5% | ↗ |
| Ross Fowler★★★★★★★★★★#1682 · hits 60% · avg +6.0% | Bank of America Securities | $140 | Hold | +3.7% | Reiterated | 17.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 07:35 | −0.8%next day −1.8% · 5 days −5.7% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Regulated WaterxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $159 → $156−1.9% | Buy | +15.6% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 18:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Regulated WaterDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $159 → $157−1.3% | Buy | +16.3% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 18:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Regulated WaterOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $152 → $148−2.6% | Hold | +9.7% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 18:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Regulated WaterAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $152 → $146−3.9% | Hold | +8.2% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 18:05 | — | |
| AI Google Regulated WaterGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $160 → $153−4.4% | Buy | +13.4% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 18:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Regulated WaterPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $159 → $154−3.1% | Buy | +14.1% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 18:05 | — | |
| Unknown Analyst | Seaport Global | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 16.08.26on TipRanks Aug 19 23:06 | −0.9%next day +2.1% · 5 days +5.3% | |
| Richard Sunderland★★★★★★★★★★#4904 · hits 47% · avg +2.6% | Truist Financial | $138 | Hold | +2.3% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 07:57 | +0.3%next day +0.3% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Anthony Crowdell★★★★★★★★★★#1212 · hits 65% · avg +6.3% | Mizuho Securities | $130 → $140+7.7% | Hold | +3.7% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 07:39 | −2.7%next day −3.6% · 5 days −2.7% | ↗ |
| Shahriar Pourreza★★★★★★★★★★#1483 · hits 57% · avg +6.5% | Wells Fargo | $131 | Hold | −2.9% | Reiterated | 21.07.26on TipRanks Jul 24 21:06 | −2.4%next day +1.9% · 5 days +5.9% | ↗ |
| Nicholas Campanella★★★★★★★★★★#690 · hits 62% · avg +10.3% | Barclays | $124 → $130+4.8% | Sell | −3.7% | Reiterated | 15.07.26on TipRanks 04:45 | −2.2%next day +4.5% · 5 days +4.6% | ↗ |
| Jeremy Tonet★★★★★★★★★★#1069 · hits 57% · avg +8.5% | J.P. Morgan | $138 → $147+6.5% | Hold | +8.9% | Reiterated | 08.07.26on TipRanks 07:32 | −1.9%next day −1.9% · 5 days −3.3% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | TD Cowen | $155 | Hold | +14.9% | Reiterated | 24.02.26on TipRanks 11:45 | +0.1%next day −0.7% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Julien Dumoulin Smith★★★★★★★★★★#774 · hits 62% · avg +8.9% | Jefferies | $114 → $124+8.8% | Hold | −8.1% | Upgrade | 05.11.25on TipRanks 05:55 | +1.9%next day 0.0% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering American Water
TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $141 at a price of $129 (+9.0%); now: $140 at $135 (+4.0%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 28.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $2.07 (from $2.01 to $2.17). Last quarter: $1.61.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $1.6B (from $1.4B to $1.8B). Last quarter: $1.4B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Utilities
About American Water
- CEO: John C. Griffith
- Employees: 7,000
- 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, 08102-1658, US
- www.amwater.com
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
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