American Water Works Company, Inc. (awk)

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AWK — Company Overview

Investors tracking AWK follow a Utilities - Regulated Water name listed on NYQ within Utilities.

Ticker	AWK
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities - Regulated Water
Exchange	NYQ
Market cap	$26.44B
Last price	$133.06
Size category	Large Cap

AWK — Business Description

The business profile of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) reflects its role in Utilities - Regulated Water. American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 520 groundwater treatment plants; 170 wastewater treatment plants; 55,000 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,800 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams. In addition, it offers water a…

Official website: https://www.amwater.com.

AWK — Investment Thesis

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) attracts investors weighing Utilities - Regulated Water fundamentals against current market pricing.

Revenue is expanding at roughly 6.2% year-over-year (public data).
Trailing P/E of 23.22× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
Forward P/E (20.27×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
Dividend yield near 2.7% adds an income component to total return.
Equity market capitalization is approximately $26.44B.

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AWK — Financial Health

AWK financial profile reflects operating efficiency and capital structure using available market fundamentals.

Profit margin of 21.3% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Negative free cash flow of $-1.79B may require careful capital allocation. Debt-to-equity of 137.75 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.

Trailing P/E	23.22×
Forward P/E	20.27×
Price / Sales	5.00×
Price / Book	2.27×
Gross margin	61.5%
Operating margin	40.7%
Profit margin	21.3%
Return on equity	10.1%
Debt / Equity	137.75
Free cash flow	$-1.79B

AWK — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) depends on demand trends in Utilities - Regulated Water and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

Revenue growth of 6.2% suggests steady but measured expansion.
Earnings growth of 8.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
Price is 8.6% below the 52-week high.
Shares trade 10.4% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.

AWK — Competitive Position

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Utilities.

Competes within Utilities, specifically in Utilities - Regulated Water.
Market capitalization of $26.44B places AWK among large-cap peers.
Gross margin near 61.5% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.

AWK — Strengths

Strengths for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) inferred from public financial metrics:

Revenue growth of 6.2% year-over-year.
Earnings growth of 8.6% year-over-year.
Gross margin of 61.5% supports competitive unit economics.
Dividend yield of 2.7% for income-oriented holders.
Large Cap scale ($26.44B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.

AWK — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) based on available data:

Negative free cash flow ($-1.79B).

AWK — Opportunities

Trading 10.4% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
Dividend yield of 2.7% appeals to total-return investors.

AWK — Risks

Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.

AWK — Summary

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is a large-cap Utilities company focused on Utilities - Regulated Water, listed on NYQ. Last price $133.06 with market cap $26.44B. Trailing P/E 23.22×. Revenue grew 6.2% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 6.2% year-over-year. Key watch items include negative free cash flow ($-1.79b). Review free estimates and earnings pages for AWK; upgrade for institutional ownership and live headlines.

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American Water Works Company, Inc. FAQ

What does American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) do?

American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water…

What is AWK's P/E ratio?

American Water Works Company, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 23.22× based on publicly available market data.

Does AWK pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 2.7%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is AWK in?

American Water Works Company, Inc. is classified in Utilities (Utilities - Regulated Water) on NYQ.

What is AWK's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $26.44B.

What are the main risks for AWK?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of AWK?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 6.2% year-over-year, earnings growth of 8.6% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for AWK?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for American Water Works Company, Inc. are on the free /stocks/awk/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.