American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks American Water Works Company, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $26.82B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 12 Water Supply issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For AWK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 32.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 26.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Supply peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $26.82B | 1/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 28.29x | 3/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.30x | 5/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% | 7/10 |
| EPS | $4.77 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $58.70 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $26.51 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-5.18 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.7% | 4/11 |
| ROA | 3.1% | 5/9 |
| ROIC | 5.9% | 4/9 |
| Operating Margin | 37.0% | 2/10 |
| Net Margin | 21.4% | 3/10 |
| EBT Margin | 27.3% | 2/10 |
| Tax Rate | 21.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52x | 10/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.49x | 6/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.12x | 4/12 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.12x | 3/10 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.7x | 10/11 |
| Working Capital | -$1.56B | 11/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.33B | 1/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$1.03B | 6/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$3.36B | 6/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 19.7% | 5/10 |
| FCF/Sales | -19.6% | 4/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 63.9% | 2/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.14x | 6/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 12.2x | 7/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.2x | 5/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 30 days | 5/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $5.27B | 1/11 |
| Operating Income | $1.95B | 1/11 |
| Net Income | $1.13B | 1/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | AWK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.31 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 69.4% | 3/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 199M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 4.2% | 5/9 |
| EPS Growth | -26.6% | 8/10 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.71B | 4.7% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $191M | 0.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $432M | 1.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $110M | 0.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $24.79B | 68.0% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $2.94B | 8.1% of assets |
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as American Water Works Company, Inc. (Water Supply): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AWK American Water Works Company, Inc. | ▼ | $26.82B |
| SBS Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp | ▲ | $21.92B |
| WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc. | ▼ | $11.59B |
| AWR American States Water Co | ▼ | $3.31B |
| CWT California Water Service Group | ▶ | $2.87B |
| HTO H2o America | ▼ | $2.41B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | ▼ | $1.03B |
| CWCO Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | ▶ | $452M |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | ▲ | $345M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | ▲ | $328M |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | ▼ | $266M |
| GWRS Global Water Resources, Inc. | ▶ | $230M |
| EESH Eestech, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks American Water Works Company, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are American Water Works Company, Inc. stock predictions?
For AWK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 32.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 26.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are American Water Works Company, Inc. forecasts updated?
American Water Works Company, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are American Water Works Company, Inc.'s industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, AWK included, share the SEC industry code Water Supply. The largest are: Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo-Sabesp (SBS), Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), American States Water Co (AWR), California Water Service Group (CWT), H2o America (HTO), Middlesex Water Co (MSEX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.