American Water Works Company Inc (AWK) Stock: Do Analysts Think You Should Hold?

Wall Street is positive on American Water Works Company Inc (AWK). On average, analysts give AWK a Buy rating. The average price target is $150.111, which means analysts expect the stock to increase by 14.83% over the next twelve months. That average ranking earns AWK an Analyst Rating of 23, which is better than 23% of stocks based on data compiled by InvestorsObserver.

Wall Street analysts are rating AWK a Buy today. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the rankings on AWK!

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What's Happening With American Water Works Company Inc Stock Today?

American Water Works Company Inc (AWK) stock is lower by -1.04% while the S&P 500 has risen 0.92% as of 3:31 PM on Monday, Nov 20. AWK has fallen -$1.38 from the previous closing price of $132.10 on volume of 604,074 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 is up 15.33% while AWK has fallen -11.51%. AWK earned $4.81 a per share in the over the last 12 months, giving it a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.16. Click Here to get the full Stock Report for American Water Works Company Inc stock.