American Water Works stock holds above analyst targets on steady guidance
Published on 09/09/2026 at 12:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
American Water Works Company Inc. stock (ISIN US0304201033) closed at USD 140.70 on the NYSE on September 4, 2026, trading about USD 1.92 above the average analyst price target of USD 138.78 and reflecting a modest 0.4 percent gain versus the prior close.
Stock trades slightly above consensus target
According to a recent overview from MarketBeat on September 9, 2026, American Water Works stock carries a consensus Hold rating from the sell-side, with one Buy, eight Hold and one Sell recommendation and an average analyst price target of USD 138.78 for the shares.
As ad-hoc-news reported on September 8, 2026, American Water Works stock closed at USD 140.70 on the NYSE on September 4, 2026, up 0.4 percent from the prior close, with an intraday trading range between USD 140.27 and USD 141.83 and a reported volume of 3,189,432 shares during that session.
Guidance and earnings expectations for 2026
Per data compiled by MarketBeat on September 9, 2026, American Water Works has set its fiscal year 2026 earnings per share guidance in a range of USD 6.02 to USD 6.12, and sell-side analysts currently forecast EPS of about USD 6.09 for the same period, positioning their consensus expectation close to the midpoint of management’s outlook.
The same MarketBeat overview indicates that the company continues to support its regulated utility profile with a quarterly dividend, with a recent dividend of USD 0.895 per share having been paid to investors of record earlier in the current cycle, underscoring American Water Works’ focus on stable cash returns alongside earnings growth.
Institutional interest and utility profile
As ad-hoc-news highlighted on September 8, 2026, recent institutional filings point to continued interest in American Water Works, with a disclosed position of USD 73.53 million by HSBC Holdings PLC reinforcing the view that large investors remain committed to the regulated water and wastewater utility business model.
According to a sector overview from MarketBeat on September 8, 2026, American Water Works provides regulated water and wastewater services to approximately 3.5 million active customers in about 1,700 communities across 14 states, a scale that supports relatively predictable revenue streams compared with many unregulated peers.
Stock level and valuation context
As of the last completed trading day referenced in the available data, American Water Works stock closed at USD 140.70 on the NYSE on September 4, 2026, representing a price that stands about USD 1.92 above the average analyst target of USD 138.78 and reflecting a modestly positive stance from the market compared with the current consensus valuation.
American Water Works stock facts
- Company: American Water Works Company Inc.
- ISIN: US0304201033
- Ticker: AWK
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 4, 2026): 140.70 USD
- Sector / Industry: Utilities / Water Utilities
- Index membership: S&P 500
