American Water Works Company, Inc.
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $26.08B
- P/E (TTM)
- 23.12
- Forward P/E
- 22.11
- Dividend yield
- 2.59%
- 52-week range
- $120.57$145.64
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.87M
American Water Works Company (AWK) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
American Water Works Company Stock Price Chart
Loading chart...
Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $132.53 - $135.61 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $145.64 |
| 52-Week Low | $120.57 |
| Open | $134.34 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.07M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.87M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 5.28B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.13B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -1.07B |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.78 |
| Profit Margin | 21.35% |
| Operating Margin | 36.94% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.67% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.37 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.45 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.59% |
| Payout Ratio | 59.63% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 26.08B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 196.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.12 |
| Forward P/E | 22.11 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.93 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.24 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.37 |
| 50-Day MA | $134.81 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $131.84 |
| 1-Year Change | −7.10% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
American Water Works Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, American Water Works Company (AWK) has a market capitalization of $26.08B. The stock trades at 23.1× trailing earnings, 22.1× forward earnings and 4.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.13B on revenue of $5.28B (a 21.4% profit margin) and burned $1.07B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $191.00M in cash and securities against $15.99B of debt, a net debt position of $15.80B.
American Water Works Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.44 per share a year, a 2.59% yield at the Oct 15, 2026 close, with a 60% payout ratio and 17 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 7.1% over the past year. At $133.04 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $120.57 to $145.64, above its 200-day moving average of $131.84.
Based on 8 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $142.20, 6.9% above the Oct 15, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Water Works Company
What is the current stock price for AWK?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, AWK stock trades at $133.04. The 52-week range is $120.57–$145.64, with a day range of $132.53–$135.61.
What is the P/E ratio for AWK?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, American Water Works Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 23.1, meaning investors pay $23.1 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 22.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. American Water Works Company operates in the Utilities sector.
Does AWK pay dividends?
Yes, American Water Works Company pays a 2.59% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 15, 2026 close ($3.44 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 59.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for AWK?
Based on ratings from 8 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for AWK is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $142.20, a 6.9% upside from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $133.04.
What is the market cap of AWK?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, American Water Works Company's market capitalization is $26.08B, classifying it as a large-cap company. American Water Works Company operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.