• Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza sets a price target of $142 for NYSE:AWK, indicating a potential upside of about 2.91%.
• AWK's current stock price reflects a decrease, with a trading range between $135.40 and $140.50 today.
• The proposed acquisition of Essential Utilities, Inc. by AWK is under investigation for fairness to Essential Utilities' shareholders.

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) is a leading water and wastewater utility company in the United States, providing essential services to millions of people across the country. On October 27, 2025, Shahriar Pourreza from Wells Fargo set a price target of $142 for AWK, while the stock was trading at $137.99. This suggests a potential upside of about 2.91%.

AWK's current stock price of $137.99 reflects a decrease of 2.54%, or $3.60, from its previous value. Today, the stock has fluctuated between $135.40 and $140.50. Over the past year, AWK has seen a high of $155.50 and a low of $118.74, indicating some volatility in its stock performance.

The market capitalization of AWK is approximately $26.92 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the utility sector. The trading volume today is 3,438,602 shares, showing active investor interest. This activity comes amid the proposed acquisition of Essential Utilities, Inc. by AWK, which is under investigation by Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC.

The investigation, led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is examining the fairness of the proposed sale of Essential Utilities to AWK. Shareholders of Essential Utilities are set to receive 0.305 shares of AWK for each share they own. The investigation aims to ensure that the offer is fair and adequate for Essential Utilities' shareholders.