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American Water Works (AWK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: AWK (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $141.8
1 Year Target Price $141.8
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.17% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 27.17B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 25.14 | 1Y Target Price 141.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio 25.14 | 1Y Target Price 141.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 0.68 | 52 Weeks Range 116.64 - 153.69 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 116.64 - 153.69 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.24% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.54 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 21.91% | Operating Margin (TTM) 38.64% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 25.14 | Forward PE 22.73 | Enterprise Value 42142328272 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.5 |
Enterprise Value 42142328272 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.5 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15 | Shares Outstanding 195099008 | Shares Floating 194645937 |
Shares Outstanding 195099008 | Shares Floating 194645937 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.14 | Percent Institutions 95.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
American Water Works
Company Overview
History and Background
American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 as American Water Works & Guarantee Company. Initially providing water to communities in Pennsylvania, it grew through acquisitions and expansion into a national provider of water and wastewater services. It went public in 2008, becoming the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Regulated Businesses: This segment provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in regulated service areas. Revenue is generated through rates approved by state public utility commissions.
- Market-Based Businesses: This segment includes services such as water and wastewater solutions for military bases, municipalities, and other customers under contract. It also includes services like homeowner services and building services.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Susan N. Story, and the company has a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors and executive leadership overseeing various functional areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Water Services: Provision of potable water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly due to the fragmented nature of the water utility industry, but American Water Works is the largest publicly traded company in the space, suggesting a sizable market presence. Competitors include Aqua America (Essential Utilities), regional municipal water companies, and smaller private utilities. Water Revenue is the largest share of their revenues.
- Wastewater Services: Collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. Similar to water services, market share is challenging to define precisely but is a major part of the overall water business. Competitors are similar to Water Services, including Aqua America and various municipal providers.
- Other Related Services: Homeowner Services, military base solutions and other outsourced offerings. Revenue contributions are comparatively smaller than Water and Wastewater services.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water and wastewater utility industry is characterized by essential services, regulated pricing, capital-intensive infrastructure, and increasing environmental concerns and regulations. The industry is consolidating with large utility companies acquiring smaller ones.
Positioning
American Water Works is positioned as the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded water and wastewater utility in the U.S. with a focus on operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure investment.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for water utilities in the US is estimated at several hundred billion dollars. American Water Works is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through organic growth, acquisitions, and infrastructure investments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility
- Geographic diversification
- Strong operational efficiency
- Experienced management team
- Strong financial performance
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Exposure to regulatory risk
- Vulnerability to environmental events (e.g., droughts, floods)
- Dependence on rate approvals
Opportunities
- Acquisitions of smaller water and wastewater systems
- Infrastructure upgrades and replacements
- Expansion of market-based businesses
- Water conservation initiatives
- Increased demand for water and wastewater services
Threats
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Rising operating costs (e.g., energy, chemicals)
- Economic downturns
- Water scarcity and droughts
- Cybersecurity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WTRG
- CTWS
- SJW
Competitive Landscape
American Water Works benefits from its size and geographic diversification. It faces competition from other publicly traded water utilities, as well as municipal and private water systems.
Major Acquisitions
Applied Water Management, Inc
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2.7
- Strategic Rationale: Enhance the services for its industrial client base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: American Water Works has grown through a combination of organic expansion, acquisitions, and infrastructure investments.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for American Water Works, driven by increasing demand for water and wastewater services, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investing in smart water technologies, expanding market-based businesses, and pursuing acquisitions of smaller water systems.
Summary
American Water Works is a leading water and wastewater utility with a strong market position. Its growth is driven by infrastructure upgrades, acquisitions, and increasing demand, but is also heavily dependent on regulatory approval. The high capital expenditure requirements and regulatory risk are ongoing factors. The company's size and geographic diversification are working well, but vulnerability to environmental events and rising costs remain concerns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
- Company Website
- Earnings Call Transcripts
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is approximate and based on available information. Future performance is not guaranteed.
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About American Water Works
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Camden, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2008-04-23 | CEO, President & Director Mr. John C. Griffith | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Water | Full time employees 6700 | Website https://www.amwater.com |
Full time employees 6700 | Website https://www.amwater.com | ||
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 520 groundwater treatment plants; 190 wastewater treatment plants; 54,500 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,800 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams. In addition, it offers water and wastewater services to 14 states serving approximately 3.5 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. American Water Works Company, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
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