American Water Works Company, Inc.

American Water Works Company, Inc.

American Water Works is a provider of essential water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts suggest holding American Water Works stock, with a target price indicating slight potential for growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

American Water Works Company is performing well, with strong revenue and cash flow generation.

Average

Dividend

American Water Works has a dividend yield of 2.21%, which is reasonable for income-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $32.10 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why Youโ€™ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Steady cash flows

Regulated rates create predictable revenue and support dividends, though regulatory changes and capex needs can affect returns.

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Infrastructure-led growth

Ageing pipes and treatment plants drive long-term investment and potential rate-base expansion, but projects can be costly and timing uncertain.

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State regulators set allowed returns and rates; favourable rulings can aid earnings while adverse decisions may constrain profitability.

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