Nama's AI scorecard currently rates American Water Works Sell (4.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is AWK's P/E ratio?

American Water Works trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 25.6.

When does AWK report earnings?

American Water Works's next scheduled report is on Feb 17, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.48.

What is the AWK price target?

The median analyst price target from 11 analysts is $142.00, with a range of $125.00 – $155.00.

Is AWK Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads American Water Works as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does AWK pay a dividend?

Yes — American Water Works's dividend yield is 2.4%.

Nama Insights

American Water Works (AWK)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Water · NYSE

S&P 500

American Water Works (AWK) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Water industry. It has a market capitalization of $29.92B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 25.6 and a free-cash-flow yield of -4.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 9.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Sell, 4.0 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Sell · 4.0/10

Negative, at the mild end of Sell. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -1.6% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-20.8%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$29.92B
Trailing P/E	25.6
Price / book	2.5
Price / sales	5.6
FCF yield	-4.2%
Dividend yield	2.4%
Gross margin	61.6%
Operating margin	37.0%
Net margin	21.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+9.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+10.7%
EPS growth (YoY)	+5.9%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	0.6
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities Regulated Water

AWK earnings

Next report: Feb 17, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.48). Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 28, 2026	$2.00	$2.04	-2.0%	$1.51B
Q2 2026	Jul 29, 2026	$1.61	$1.55	+3.9%	$1.35B
Q1 2026	Apr 29, 2026	$1.01	$1.09	-7.3%	$1.21B
Q4 2025	Feb 18, 2026	$1.24	$1.27	-2.4%	$1.27B

AWK analyst price target

Median target $142.00 from 11 analysts, ranging $125.00 – $155.00.

Utilities Regulated Water peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
SBS	Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP	$16.96B	15.0
WTRG	Essential Utilities	$13.02B	22.2
AWR	American States Water	$3.57B	22.7
CWT	California Water Service Group	$3.21B	22.8
HTO	H2O America	$3.04B	23.1
MSEX	Middlesex Water	$1.15B	21.6

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Recent Congressional trades

American Water Works trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Richard Dean McCormick	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 14, 2026
Thomas H Tuberville	Senate	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Jul 16, 2026
Rick Larsen	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 15, 2026
Richard W. Allen	House	Sell	$50,001 - $100,000	Feb 17, 2026
Dwight Evans	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 19, 2025
Richard Dean McCormick	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Dec 9, 2025
Richard Dean McCormick	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 17, 2025
Jefferson Shreve	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Jun 22, 2025
Jefferson Shreve	House	Buy	$15,001 - $50,000	May 8, 2025
Carol Devine Miller	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 11, 2025
Susan M Collins	Senate	Buy	$15,001 - $50,000	—

AWK FAQ

Is AWK a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates American Water Works Sell (4.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is AWK's P/E ratio?: American Water Works trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 25.6.
When does AWK report earnings?: American Water Works's next scheduled report is on Feb 17, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.48.
What is the AWK price target?: The median analyst price target from 11 analysts is $142.00, with a range of $125.00 – $155.00.
Is AWK Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads American Water Works as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does AWK pay a dividend?: Yes — American Water Works's dividend yield is 2.4%.