Companies /Utilities

American Water Works Co. Inc

NYSE: AWK Utilities - Regulated Water
$141.70
▼ $1.05 (−0.74%) today
Markets closed · 2:29am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
Our 12-month price target
$143.63
+1.4% upside by Oct 2027
Price when calculated $141.70 Oct 26, 2026
Street consensus $140.55 13 analysts
Ours vs. the Street +2.2% Our target vs. consensus

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.

How we calculate it →
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$128$136$144$152Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 26$150.72$143.63$132.62
$128$136$144$152Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 26$150.72$143.63$132.62

Analyst Sentiment

13ANALYSTS
Buy323%
Hold969%
Sell18%
The Bottom Line

American Water Works is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $143.63 suggesting modest upside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
+0.9%
Earnings Growth
Positive earnings momentum
+0.9%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.9%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$140$160$180’26’27’28’29’30’31$181.21$166.81$143.70
$140$160$180’26’27’28’29’30’31$181.21$166.81$143.70

Prediction History

AWK Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$132$138$144$150Jul 31Oct 23$144.30$142.74
$132$138$144$150Jul 31Oct 23$144.30$142.74
$128$136$144May 28Oct 23$144.30$142.74
$128$136$144May 28Oct 23$144.30$142.74
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$144.30 $142.74 HOLD +1.1%
$139.85 $134.94 HOLD +3.6%
$135.35 $128.85 BUY +5.1%
$136.35 $130.22 HOLD +4.7%
$136.85 $130.93 HOLD +4.5%
$143.54 $135.90 BUY +5.6%
$144.88 $137.69 BUY +5.2%
$144.05 $140.70 HOLD +2.4%
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$144.30 $142.74 HOLD +1.1%
$136.85 $130.93 HOLD +4.5%
$150.17 $138.30 BUY +8.6%
$141.95 $134.41 BUY +5.6%
$138.79 $130.00 BUY +6.8%
$133.87 $123.06 BUY +8.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AWK stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects AWK could trade at an average price of $161.46, with a potential range between $121.09 and $201.82. This represents a potential 13.9% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is AWK a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates AWK as a HOLD. Near fair value (1.4%) Among Wall Street analysts, 3 rate it Buy, 9 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell.

What is the AWK stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

Our optimistic scenario for AWK projects a price of $150.72 over the next 12 months. This represents modest upside of 6.4% from today’s price, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued at current levels even under favorable conditions.

What is the downside risk for AWK stock?

Our conservative scenario for AWK projects a price of $132.62 over the next 12 months (-6.4% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →