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American Water Works (AWK)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$119.26 USD

119.26
1,247,550

+0.74 (0.62%)

Updated Apr 22, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $119.27 +0.01 (0.01%) 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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2-Buy of 5   2      

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 D Growth A 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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Top 21% (52 out of 252)

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Reasons to Add Global Water Resources (GWRS) to Your Portfolio

Global Water Resources (GWRS), with its rising earnings estimates, stable ROE and regular dividend payment, is a nice stock to accumulate in the water utility space.

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4 Stocks to Buy From the Booming Water Supply Industry

Water Utility companies like AWK, AWR, GWRS and CWCO are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments should enable them to serve customers efficiently.

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

Atmos Energy, American Water Works, Global Water Resources and Lancaster Colony are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

Spire (SR) to Gain From Investments and Expanding Customer Base

Spire (SR) is expected to benefit from its systematic investment plan, technological upgrades and higher demand from its expanding customer base.

American Water Works (AWK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

American Water Works (AWK) concluded the recent trading session at $117.82, signifying a -0.41% move from its prior day's close.

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4 Low-Beta Stocks to Buy on Hotter-Than-Expected Inflation

Inflation has started its climb, raising concerns over the Federal Reserve's plans for rate cuts. It would be wise to invest in utilities and consumer staples stocks such as ATO, AWK, GWRS and LANC.

American Water (AWK) Unit Invests $3.3M in System Upgrade

American Water's (AWK) arm California American Water continues to proactively invest in infrastructure upgrades to provide high-quality services to customers.

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

American Water Works (AWK) makes a strong case for investment in the utility space, given its growth prospects, strong dividends and systematic long-term capital expenditure plan.

Reasons to Add Primo Water (PRMW) to Your Portfolio Now

Primo Water (PRMW) makes a strong case for investment in the utility space, given its growth prospects, strong dividends and ability to increase shareholder value.

American Water Works (AWK) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

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.

American Water's (AWK) Unit to Invest $2.5M in System Upgrade

American Water's (AWK) unit Pennsylvania American Water continues to strengthen its infrastructure through regular investment in repair, maintenance and installation of new mains.

Consolidated Water (CWCO) Rides on New Technology, Acquisitions

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) Reverse Osmosis Technology helps it to convert sea water to potable water and serve customers. Contribution from acquired assets boosts its performance.

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Exelon (EXC) to Gain From Investments & Revenue Decoupling

Exelon (EXC) is expected to benefit from its regular investment plan and revenue decoupling.

American Water's (AWK) Pennsylvania Arm to Invest in Upgrade

American Water's (AWK) arm Pennsylvania American Water continues to invest in upgrade and maintenance of its infrastructure to provide reliable services to its customers.

Consolidated Water (CWCO) Full-Year 2023 Earnings Beat Estimates

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) full-year 2023 earnings and revenues increase year over year. General and administrative expenses have also increased during the same period.