AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc.
$126.31
+1.49%
$24.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$24.7B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusHold (33%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$17.8B
Inst. Activity32 buys / 18 sells
SEC Reports11
Congressional2 trades
Recent Activity
Jun 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 68.7% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 410,091 | Exempt: 386 | TRF Vol: 597,041 | Short Ratio: 68.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
Jun 9, 2026
SEC
American Water Works (AWK) subsidiaries reached partial settlements in two general rate cases. California American Water
8-K — Impact 4/10
Jun 4, 2026
SEC
American Water (AWK) filed a routine Rule 425 communication on June 4, 2026, making available on a website information r
425 — Impact 3/10
Jun 3, 2026
Event
sirolimus
WARNING: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION, USE IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN LIVER OR LUNG TRANSPLANT PATIENTS Increased su
Jun 1, 2026
SEC
American Water Works (AWK) completed its previously announced $315M acquisition of regulated water/wastewater assets fro
8-K — Impact 4/10
May 28, 2026
Event
PA-American Water Co. v. PA PUC
Court ruling from Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Docket: 355 & 356 C.D. 2024
May 13, 2026
Insider
Edwards Jeffrey N was granted 1,374 shares
Director
May 13, 2026
Insider
Grow Lisa A was granted 1,374 shares
Director
Price Targets
$135.55
+7.3% upside
Buy
Current $126.31
Low $124.00
Median $131.00
High $155.00
11 analysts
$124.00
$155.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
4Buy
11Hold
1Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | UBS | UPGRADE | Neutral → Buy |
| May 29, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Hold → Hold |
| May 21, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 7, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight → Underweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.59 ▲ +0.6% | $1.50 — $1.68 | 8% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $2.09 ▲ +2.4% | $2.06 — $2.16 | 8% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $6.08 | $6.06 — $6.12 | 8% YoY | 10 |
| Next FY | $6.56 | $6.46 — $6.64 | 8% YoY | 10 |
Latest Reports
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.7B | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.7B | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $1.6B | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.5B | — |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | $1.5B | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Edwards Jeffrey | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Grow Lisa | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | Havanec Laurie | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | JOHNSON JULIA | A | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | KAMPLING PATRICIA | A | $0.00 |
Congressional Trades
2 members: 0 buys, 2 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Larsen | D | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| Richard Allen | R | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 |
50 institutional holders with $17.8B total value (130,892,559 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 32 institutions added/increased vs 18 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 19,513,998 | $2.7B | 14.9% | — |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 12,699,771 | $1.7B | 9.7% | — |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 12,038,747 | $1.6B | 9.2% | — |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 11,301,554 | $1.5B | 8.6% | — |
| 5 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 11,028,906 | $1.5B | 8.4% | ADD +55.5% |
| 6 | GQG Partners LLC | 6,431,056 | $875.2M | 4.9% | — |
| 7 | Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 5,813,455 | $791.2M | 4.4% | — |
| 8 | Amundi | 4,351,056 | $592.1M | 3.3% | — |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 4,333,228 | $589.7M | 3.3% | — |
| 10 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3,612,397 | $491.6M | 2.8% | — |
| 11 | Legal & General Group Plc | 3,215,234 | $437.6M | 2.5% | — |
| 12 | VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 2,500,233 | $340.3M | 1.9% | — |
| 13 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 2,499,076 | $340.1M | 1.9% | — |
| 14 | Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 2,452,971 | $335.5M | 1.9% | — |
| 15 | NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | 2,151,287 | $293.3M | 1.6% | — |
| 16 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 1,928,004 | $262.4M | 1.5% | — |
| 17 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 1,800,835 | $251.3M | 1.4% | — |
| 18 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 1,746,514 | $237.7M | 1.3% | — |
| 19 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 1,320,145 | $179.7M | 1.0% | — |
| 20 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,258,585 | $171.3M | 1.0% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | ADD | 7,092,757 | 11,028,906 | +55.5% | $1.5B | 2026-Q1 |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | TRIM | 2,639,521 | 1,017,404 | -61.5% | $138.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| M&G Plc | ADD | 599,806 | 777,173 | +29.6% | $105.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | ADD | 484,339 | 732,883 | +51.3% | $99.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 436,229 | 571,499 | +31.0% | $77.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank, Frankfurt am Main | TRIM | 552,548 | 409,439 | -25.9% | $55.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM | TRIM | 547,754 | 397,206 | -27.5% | $54.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | DOUBLED | 19,369 | 320,317 | +1553.8% | $43.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIL Ltd | ADD | 169,992 | 285,121 | +67.7% | $38.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC | NEW | — | 270,335 | — | $36.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| AVIVA PLC | ADD | 163,675 | 238,429 | +45.7% | $32.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | TRIM | 422,426 | 226,595 | -46.4% | $30.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| FJARDE AP-FONDEN /FOURTH SWEDISH NATIONAL PENSION FUND | ADD | 73,215 | 126,115 | +72.3% | $17.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| DANSKE BANK A/S | ADD | 83,860 | 113,860 | +35.8% | $15.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | TRIM | 138,536 | 103,309 | -25.4% | $14.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Korea Investment CORP | DOUBLED | 32,196 | 80,496 | +150.0% | $11.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| FEDERATED HERMES, INC. | DOUBLED | 13,754 | 80,117 | +482.5% | $10.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC | ADD | 57,713 | 80,073 | +38.7% | $10.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Tredje AP-fonden | DOUBLED | 19,927 | 72,513 | +263.9% | $9.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| CREDIT AGRICOLE S A | TRIM | 138,203 | 71,688 | -48.1% | $9.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 180,200 | 68,300 | -62.1% | $9.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG | TRIM | 104,818 | 64,665 | -38.3% | $8.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 29,187 | 63,035 | +116.0% | $8.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| CIBC Asset Management Inc | ADD | 47,115 | 60,394 | +28.2% | $8.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 154,718 | 48,991 | -68.3% | $6.7M | 2026-Q1 |
16 unique insiders with 16 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Edwards Jeffrey N | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Grow Lisa A | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Havanec Laurie P. | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | JOHNSON JULIA L | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | KAMPLING PATRICIA L | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Kurz Karl F | Director | AWARD | 2,159 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Marberry Michael | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | MCGUIGAN STUART M | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Nathoo Raffiq | Director | AWARD | 1,374 | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Wikle Melissa K. | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | TAX W/H | 318 | $129.13 | $41.1K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Sutton Lori | EVP, CHRO | TAX W/H | 199 | $129.13 | $25.7K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Mitchell Stacy A. | EVP and General Counsel | TAX W/H | 729 | $129.13 | $94.1K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Griffith John C. | President and CEO | TAX W/H | 3,226 | $129.13 | $416.6K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Norton Cheryl | EVP and COO | TAX W/H | 1,777 | $129.13 | $229.5K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Duffy Maureen | EVP, Comms & External Affairs | TAX W/H | 603 | $129.13 | $77.9K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Bowler David | EVP and CFO | TAX W/H | 791 | $129.13 | $102.1K |
11 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 9 neutral. Avg impact: 3.7/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
American Water Works (AWK) subsidiaries reached partial settlements in two general rate cases. Calif
Jun 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
425
3/10
American Water (AWK) filed a routine Rule 425 communication on June 4, 2026, making available on a w
Jun 4, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
American Water Works (AWK) completed its previously announced $315M acquisition of regulated water/w
Jun 1, 2026
NEUTRAL
425
3/10
American Water (AWK) filed a Rule 425 communication consisting of social media posts promoting the p
May 29, 2026
NEUTRAL
425
3/10
American Water (AWK) filed a 425 communication consisting of a Philadelphia Inquirer article featuri
May 29, 2026
BULLISH
COURT-RULING
6/10
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania vacated the PUC's denial of Pennsylvania-American Water's (PA
May 28, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) subsidiary American Water Capital Corp. closed a $500M offe
May 20, 2026
NEUTRAL
425
4/10
American Water (AWK) filed a 425 communication updating employees on integration planning for its al
May 14, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
American Water Works filed DEFA14A additional proxy materials responding to an institutional shareho
May 8, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
6/10
American Water reported Q1 2026 GAAP EPS of $1.00, missing consensus of $1.09 by 8.3%, while revenue
Apr 29, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable
Mar 24, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Sell (33% buy). Based on 18 analysts: 2 strong buy, 4 buy, 11 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$135.55 mean target
+7.3% upside
Buy (2.62)
$124.00 Low
$155.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $126.31 |
| Target Low | $124.00 |
| Target Mean | $135.55 |
| Target Median | $131.00 |
| Target High | $155.00 |
| # Analysts | 11 |
| Recommendation | Buy (2.62) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.59 | $1.50 | $1.68 | 7.6% | +0.6% | 2↑ 1↓ | $1.4B | 6.3% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$2.09 | $2.06 | $2.16 | 7.7% | +2.4% | 2↑ 1↓ | $1.5B | 6.7% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$6.08 | $6.06 | $6.12 | 7.8% | -0.2% | 0↑ 2↓ | $5.4B | 5.2% | 10 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$6.56 | $6.46 | $6.64 | 7.8% | -0.3% | 0↑ 3↓ | $5.7B | 5.9% | 10 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.592 | |
| 7d ago | $1.590 | +0.002 |
| 30d ago | $1.583 | +0.010 |
| 60d ago | $1.626 | -0.034 |
| 90d ago | $1.626 | -0.034 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 2 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | UBS | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| May 29, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
| May 21, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 7, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Truist Securities | INITIATE | — | Hold |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 12, 2026 | B of A Securities | UPGRADE | Underperform | Neutral |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 33% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 28% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 29% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 29% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 32% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 32% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
2 members of Congress traded this stock: 0 buys, 2 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Rick Larsen | D | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | American Water Works Company Inc | Apr 16, 2026 (10d) |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Richard Allen | R | HOUSE | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 | American Water Works Company Inc | Feb 18, 2026 (36d) |
No Reddit sentiment data available yet. Sentiment is analyzed from Reddit investment communities on a rolling basis.
Jun 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 68.7% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 410,091 | Exempt: 386 | TRF Vol: 597,041 | Short Ratio: 68.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 57.8% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 357,743 | Exempt: 58 | TRF Vol: 619,426 | Short Ratio: 57.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 70.9% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 372,159 | Exempt: 137 | TRF Vol: 524,694 | Short Ratio: 70.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 67.7% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 814,226 | Exempt: 183 | TRF Vol: 1,203,303 | Short Ratio: 67.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
FDA
sirolimus
WARNING: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION, USE IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN LIVER OR LUNG TRANSPLANT PATIENTS Increased susceptibility to infection and the possible develop
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 69.6% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 527,803 | Exempt: 142 | TRF Vol: 758,097 | Short Ratio: 69.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 72.4% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 488,814 | Exempt: 775 | TRF Vol: 675,155 | Short Ratio: 72.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 64.1% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 499,114 | Exempt: 64 | TRF Vol: 778,621 | Short Ratio: 64.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 55.3% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 301,179 | Exempt: 582 | TRF Vol: 544,160 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
Enforcement
PA-American Water Co. v. PA PUC
Court ruling from Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Docket: 355 & 356 C.D. 2024
May 25, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: AWK — 1.6M shares, 42,757 trades
Week starting 2026-05-25. Total ATS volume: 1,573,637 shares across 42,757 trades.
May 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 58.7% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 450,136 | Exempt: 272 | TRF Vol: 767,228 | Short Ratio: 58.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: AWK — 2.0M shares, 51,594 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,040,056 shares across 51,594 trades.
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 69.7% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 519,860 | Exempt: 298 | TRF Vol: 745,891 | Short Ratio: 69.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 62.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 374,561 | Exempt: 571 | TRF Vol: 599,173 | Short Ratio: 62.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AWK — 79.9% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 539,015 | Exempt: 168 | TRF Vol: 674,944 | Short Ratio: 79.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AWK — 11,815 shares ($1.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260513, Price: $127.65, FTD Value: $1,508,184.75, AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY I