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AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC

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πŸ† #467 by market capEarnings Oct 28US Equity
$129.80β–² $0.87 (+0.67%)
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30dβ–Ό 6.2%
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🏦Market Cap
$25.80B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+6.9%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
β€”
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
0.1%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
4.9x
Fair
Otter Score
80
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$128.45 – $131.25
52-Week Range
$120.57 – $145.64
Volume
$3.19B
Avg Volume
$4.13B
Shares Outstanding
198.7M
Next Earnings
Dec 7, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$5.14B
Last Q Revenue
$1.35B
P/E Ratio
23.1
P/S Ratio
4.9x
EPS (TTM)
$5.78
Dividend Yield
2.53%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.0%

Why Investors Own AWK

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +57.1% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 77% gross margin and 21% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$5.1Bβ–² +9.7% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
43.3%β–Ό βˆ’28.2% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$1.9Bβ–² +9.4% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$1.1Bβ–² +31.6% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
195.0Mβ–² +0.0% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$15.8Bβ–Ό βˆ’$1.8B YoY
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About AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC

American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Good
80/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Hold
19 analysts
Strong Buy2
Buy5
Hold11
Sell1
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

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