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American Water Works (AWK)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$141.50 USD

141.50
6,160,001

-5.50 (-3.74%)

Updated Aug 5, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $141.50 0.00 (0.00%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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4-Sell of 5       4  

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

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  • Growth Score A
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  • VGM Score A

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value F Growth F Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 36% (89 out of 246)

Industry: Utility - Water Supply

Zacks News

Water supply and wastewater service provider American Water Works Company was founded in 1886. The company provides essential water services to over 15 million customers in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada. It has employee strength of 6,800. The company also intermittently acquires small water service providers to expand its customer base. In 2018, the company added 14,000 water and wastewater customers through acquisitions.

Zacks Equity Research

Why American Water Works (AWK) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

American Water Works (AWK) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

    Zacks Equity Research

    American Water Works Sustains Dividend Trend With 9.6% Hike

    American Water Works' (AWK) latest hike in dividend is consistent with its payout target ratio of 50-60% of net income.

      Zacks Equity Research

      Connecticut Water Loyal to SJW Group, Rejects Eversource Bid

      Connecticut Water (CTWS) rejects the acquisition bid from Eversource Energy and remains committed to the earlier offer made by SJW Group.

        Zacks Equity Research

        American Water's Unit to Buy Wastewater System for $53.8M

        American Water Works' (AWK) unit enters into an agreement to acquire Alton's regional wastewater system for $53.8 million.

          Zacks Equity Research

          American Water to Expand Homeowner Services Via Acquisition

          American Water Works (AWK) decides to expand its complimentary business through the acquisition of Pivotal Home Solutions for $365 million.

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            Southern Company to Divest Pivotal Home Solutions for $365M

            Southern Company (SO) expects the transaction to be over by the second quarter of 2018.

              Zacks Equity Research

              American Water's Unit Buys City of Farmington Water System

              American Water Works (AWK) further expands its operation by completing the acquisition of the City of Farmington's water system for $3.75 million.

                Zacks Equity Research

                Middlesex Water (MSEX) Gets Nod to Raise Rates by 7.2%

                Middlesex Water (MSEX) receives a water rate hike approval, which will help to continue its Water for Tomorrow capital program.

                  Zacks Equity Research

                  American Water's Unit Acquires Village of Fisher for $6.8M

                  American Water Works (AWK) continues to expand its operations through strategic acquisitions.

                    Zacks Equity Research

                    Here's Why You Should Steer Clear of Consolidated Water Now

                    Overpriced stock and lower estimate revision make Consolidated Water (CWCO) a risky investment.

                      Zacks Equity Research

                      Here's Why You Should Dump Aqua America From Your Portfolio

                      Overpriced stock along with interest rate hikes might make it difficult for Aqua America (WTR) to sustain in the market.

                        Zacks Equity Research

                        American Water Works (AWK) Up 2% Since Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

                        AWK reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the company? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

                          Zacks Equity Research

                          Consolidated Water (CWCO) Lags on Q4 Earnings, Revenues

                          Consolidated Water's (CWCO) fourth-quarter earnings lag estimates due to higher expenses.

                            Zacks Equity Research

                            Connecticut Water Service (CTWS) to Merge With SJW Group

                            Connecticut Water Service (CTWS) is going to merge with SJW Group in an all-stock deal, with shareholders of the former getting a premium of 18% on each share for the merger.

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                              Connecticut Water (CTWS) '17 Earnings Up, to Merge With SJW

                              Connecticut Water Service (CTWS) gains from strategic acquisitions in 2017 and is going to merge with SJW Group, an all-stock deal.

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                                Artesian Resources (ARTNA) Q4 Earnings, Revenues Improve Y/Y

                                Artesian Resources' (ARTNA) fourth-quarter 2017 results benefit from increased water supply.

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                                  York Water (YORW) Earnings & Revenues Improve Y/Y in Q4

                                  York Water's (YORW) fourth-quarter 2017 results benefit from higher revenues.

                                    Zacks Equity Research

                                    Aqua America (WTR) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates, Issues View

                                    Aqua America's (WTR) fourth-quarter earnings were a penny short of expectations but it continues to gain from rate hikes and customer additions.

                                      Zacks Equity Research

                                      American Water Works (AWK) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Issues View

                                      Higher income from regulated business makes a beat possible for American Water Works (AWK) in Q4 earnings.

                                        Zacks Equity Research

                                        Company News For Feb 21, 2018

                                        Companies in the news are: ALLE,ACC,AWK,CBI

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                                          Connecticut Water Continues to Fortify Water Infrastructure

                                          Connecticut Water (CTWS) continues to work on strengthening is water infrastructure and make strategic acquisitions to expand its area of operation.

                                            Zacks Equity Research

                                            Utilities' Steady Performance Makes for Safe Investment Choice

                                            The endless need for electricity and utility services lends revenues and cash flow a high level of stability and visibility.

                                              Zacks Equity Research

                                              American States Water (AWR) Poised to Gain: Time to Buy?

                                              American States Water (AWR) is currently drawing benefits from sturdy customer base, strong credit ratings and extensive groundwater rights.

                                                Zacks Equity Research

                                                Aqua America Expands Operation, to Exit 2017 on a High Note

                                                Aqua America (WTR) will invest more than $1.2 billion from 2017 to 2019 to strengthen its existing operation.

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                                                  American Water (AWK) Looks a Solid Bet: Should You Buy?

                                                  Benefits from increased customer base and robust capital expenditure program are anticipated to aid the company to perform better going ahead.