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American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWK
NYSE
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.4 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on various military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 480 groundwater treatment plants; 160 wastewater treatment plants; 52,500 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,100 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,300 treated water storage facilities; and 76 dams. It serves approximately 14 million people with drinking water, wastewater, and other related services in 24 states. American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
146.19 USD
-0.81 (-0.554%)
Stuart Mooney
Nov 19, 2024
American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) is a leading utility company in the United States, providing water and wastewater services to millions of people. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and efficient resource management. As of November 19, 2024, Gregg Orrill from UBS set a price target of $155 for AWK, suggesting a potential upside of 8.94% from its trading price of $142.28 at that time. AWK's current stock price is $136.67, reflecting a 1.82% increase with a price change of $...
Davit Kirakosyan
Oct 7, 2024
Jefferies analysts initiated coverage on American Water (NYSE:AWK) with an Underperform rating and set a price target of $124 on the stock. They expressed concerns over AWK’s current valuation premium of over 45% relative to electric utility peers, pointing to potential EPS growth deceleration due to increasing balance sheet pressures and an absence of growth tied to data centers. The analysts identified several challenges facing American Water, including difficulties in replacing approximately ...
The Motley Fool
Aug 24, 2024
American Water Works aims to grow its dividend by 7% to 9% in the long term. Investors are warming up to Enbridge's reliable business and lofty yield.
Zacks Investment Research
Aug 19, 2024
American Water Works (AWK) makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, debt management and capability to increase shareholders' value.
Zacks Investment Research
Aug 13, 2024
Investors interested in Utility - Water Supply stocks are likely familiar with Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) and American Water Works (AWK). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
InvestorPlace
Aug 12, 2024
It's an asset and resource that we use everyday and therefore, we become desensitized to its importance. But water really is the golden ticket for the future of global societies and economies.
InvestorPlace
Aug 3, 2024
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Seeking Alpha
Aug 2, 2024
I consider American Water Works to be a quintessential dividend compounder. Several rate increases are expected to become effective in the coming months to drive a strong second half of 2024. The water utility enjoys an A credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook.
Zacks Investment Research
Aug 1, 2024
American Water's (AWK) second-quarter earnings are adversely impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. The company continues to gain from its strategic acquisitions.
Zacks Investment Research
Jul 31, 2024
American Water Works (AWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.44 per share a year ago.