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American Water Works (AWK)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$133.75 USD

133.75
1,281,698

+0.62 (0.47%)

Updated May 15, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $134.68 +0.93 (0.70%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.20%
2Buy18.04%
3Hold9.52%
4Sell5.20%
5Strong Sell2.60%
S&P50011.13%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth B Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 33% (168 out of 250)

Industry: Utility - Water Supply

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Zacks News

Water supply and wastewater service provider American Water Works Company was founded in 1886. The company provides essential water services to over 15 million customers in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada. It has employee strength of 6,800. The company also intermittently acquires small water service providers to expand its customer base. In 2018, the company added 14,000 water and wastewater customers through acquisitions.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power

California Water Service, TransAlta, American Water Works, NRG Energy and American Electric Power are included in this Analyst Blog.

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5 Utility Stocks at the Forefront of the Recent Rally

The utility sector is now the third-best-performing sector year to date and the top-performing S&P 500 sector of the second quarter after a solid rally in the past month.

American States Water (AWR) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

American States Water (AWR) reports better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company starts to provide water and wastewater services in two military bases.

Why American Water Works (AWK) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American Water Works (AWK) have what it takes? Let's find out.

Southern (SO) Q1 Earnings Beat on Lower Operating Expense

The Southern Company (SO) has guided earnings per share of $3.95-$4.05 for this year.

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Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Companies with a history of consistent dividend payouts are prime considerations for income-focused investors, reflecting their commitment to shareholders. And recently, these three companies announced boosts to their quarterly payouts.

American Water (AWK) Q1 Earnings Lag, Revenues Beat Estimates

American Water Works' (AWK) first-quarter earnings miss estimates. The company continues to make systematic investments to strengthen its infrastructure and expand its operation through acquisitions.

American Water Works (AWK) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

American Water Works (AWK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -4.04% and 6.40%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Q1 Earnings Season Scorecard and Fresh Research Reports for Apple, Walmart & Chevron

Today's Research Daily features a real-time update on the Q1 earnings season and updated new research reports on Apple (AAPL), Walmart (WMT) and Chevron (CVX).

Why American Water (AWK) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

American Water (AWK) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

Should You Buy American Water (AWK) Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

American Water's (AWK) first-quarter earnings is expected to have benefited from contribution from acquired assets, new rates hikes and high demand from its expanding customer base.

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Economic Growth Slows Triggering Slowdown Fears: 5 Safe Bets

Investing in utility stocks like Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), National Grid plc (NGG), California Water Service Group (CWT) and Eversource Energy (ES) is a safe bet amid ongoing market volatility.

Will American Water Works (AWK) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

American Water Works (AWK) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

California Water (CWT) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates

California Water's (CWT) first-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues increase year over year due to the 2021 General Rate Case decision.

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Why You Should Bet on 5 Top-Ranked Stocks With Rising P/E

Tap five stocks with increasing P/E ratios to try out an out-of-the-box approach. These stocks include Groupon (GRPN), Aptevo Therapeutics (APVO), NewJersey Resources (NJR), American Water Works (AWK) and Frontdoor (FTDR).

Why American Water Works (AWK) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does American Water Works (AWK) have what it takes? Let's find out.

PRMW vs. AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

PRMW vs. AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Reasons to Add American Water Works (AWK) to Your Portfolio Now

American Water Works (AWK), with its rising earnings estimates, regular dividend payments and expansion through organic and inorganic means, makes for a good investment pick at the moment.

Reasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio Now

The York Water (YORW) makes a strong pick in the water utility space due to rising estimates, stable ROE and consistent dividend payment.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Atmos Energy, Global Water Resources, American Water Works, Lancaster Colony and Molson Coors Beverage

Atmos Energy, Global Water Resources, American Water Works, Lancaster Colony and Molson Coors Beverage are included in this Analyst Blog.

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Water Works, American States Water, Global Water Resources Consolidated Water

American Water Works, American States Water, Global Water Resources Consolidated Water have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Takes a Hit

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS), American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) and Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) are a safe bet amid rising inflation is denting consumer sentiment

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4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy Amid Rate Cut Uncertainty

Utility stocks like American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), Portland General Electric Company (POR), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) and Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) are a safe bet amid uncertainty over rate cuts.

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5 Safe Stocks to Buy as Severe Volatility Grips Wall Street

We have narrowed our search to five stocks from defensive sectors to safeguard one's portfolio. These are: AWK, ATO, CELH, HCA, TAP.