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About American Water
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns.
Ticker
$AWK
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Water Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
6,700
ISIN
US0304201033
Website
American Water Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$28B
25.70
$5.49
0.73
$3.12
2.35%
Price and volume
Market cap
$28B
Beta
0.73
52-week high
$155.50
52-week low
$118.74
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
$3.12
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.488
Quick ratio
0.378
Long term debt to equity
127.169
Total debt to equity
137.735
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
55.65%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.29%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,602
Gross margin (TTM)
60.33%
Net profit margin (TTM)
22.24%
Operating margin (TTM)
37.09%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.78%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$720,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.48%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.43%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.701
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.714
Price to book
2.61
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.93
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-34.35
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-2.91%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-410.77%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.21%
Forward dividend yield
2.35%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
11.79%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
11.78%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.43%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.74%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-8.07%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.58%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.28%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.45%
What the Analysts think about American Water
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for American Water stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
American Water Works reported a substantial increase in profit and revenue for the third quarter, attributed to higher pricing for its drinking water and wastewater management services. The company's quarterly profit rose to $1.80 per share from $1.66 per share in the previous year, and revenues increased by 13% to $1.32 billion. (reuters.com)
The company has maintained its long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9%. Additionally, CEO M. Susan Hardwick will retire on May 14, 2025, and John Griffith, President of American Water, will succeed her. (wikipedia.org)
In the first quarter of 2025, earnings were reported at $1.05 per share, up from $0.95 per share during the same period in 2024. The company maintained its earnings per share guidance for the year, projecting a range of $5.65 to $5.75. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.8275 per share was declared, scheduled for payment in June, reflecting an 8.2% increase from the previous dividend. (wikipedia.org)
Analyst Julien Dumoulin Smith from Bank of America Securities has given a Sell rating due to a combination of factors related to valuation and market comparisons. Smith points out that American Water (AWK) is trading at a more than 60% premium compared to its electric utility peers, which raises concerns about the stock’s current valuation. (markets.businessinsider.com)
In a report released today, Neil Kalton from Wells Fargo maintained a Sell rating on American Water (AWK – Research Report), with a price target of $138.00. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $141.20. (markets.businessinsider.com)
The company has maintained its long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9%. Additionally, CEO M. Susan Hardwick will retire on May 14, 2025, and John Griffith, President of American Water, will succeed her. (wikipedia.org)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Jun 2025.
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American Water News
AllArticlesVideos
American Water 2024 Water Quality Reports Show Drinking Water Meets Quality Standards
Business Wire·4 days ago
American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water
Business Wire·1 week ago
Water Quality Reports Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers
Business Wire·1 week ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for American Water stock?
American Water (AWK) has a market cap of $28B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for American Water stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for American Water (AWK) stock is 25.7 as of June 20, 2025.
Does American Water stock pay dividends?
Yes, the American Water (AWK) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.1225 and the yield is 2.35%. American Water has a payout ratio of 55.65% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next American Water dividend payment date?
The next American Water (AWK) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for American Water?
American Water (AWK) has a beta rating of 0.73. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.