American Water Works (AWK) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 16 analyst ratings
Based on 4 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $162.00 from $156.00 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $138.00 from $139.00 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $140.00 from $130.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $130.00 from $124.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $147.00 from $138.00 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $150.00 from $140.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $130.00 from $137.00 | May 29, 2026 |
| UBS | Upgraded | Neutral → Buy | $140.00 from $137.00 | May 29, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $134.00 from $147.00 | May 21, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $137.00 from $149.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $124.00 from $122.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Initiated Coverage | Hold | $137.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $126.00 from $142.00 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Upgraded | Underperform → Neutral | $139.00 from $117.00 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $122.00 from $134.00 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Upgraded | Underperform → Hold | $124.00 from $114.00 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Initiated Coverage | Equal-Weight | $142.00 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $134.00 from $128.00 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Argus Research | Maintained | Buy | $160.00 from $155.00 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $151.00 from $156.00 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for AWK stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for American Water Works (AWK) is $142.50, with a high estimate of $162.00 and a low of $130.00, across 4 analysts.
Is AWK a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering American Water Works currently average a Hold rating: 4 buy, 10 hold and 2 sell, from 16 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for AWK?
The average price target of $142.50 implies 8.19% upside from the last price of $131.71.
What is the latest analyst rating on AWK?
On Sep 10, 2026, UBS maintained American Water Works at Buy with a price target of $162.00.
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