American Water Works Co. Inc.

American Water Works Co. Inc.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
American Water Works Co. Inc.American Water Works Co. Inc.21.82.74%10%4.81.4

Earnings Call Q2 2025

July 31, 2025 - AI Summary

Solid Financial Performance: American Water reported earnings of $1.48 per share for the second quarter of 2025, a $0.06 increase year-over-year from $1.42. Year-to-date earnings were $2.53 per share, up $0.16 from $2.37 in the prior year, representing a 6.74% year-over-year growth rate. The company expects to achieve the top half of its initial EPS guidance for 2025, now narrowed to $5.70 to $5.75.
Impact of Weather and Operating Costs: The unfavorable weather conditions in 2025 affected earnings by an estimated $0.06 per share due to wet weather impacting customer usage. Additionally, operating and maintenance costs increased by $0.17 per share primarily due to employee-related expenses and technology costs, which may pressure margins moving forward.
Regulatory Success and Rate Increases: The company successfully implemented new rates in multiple states and received approvals for rate increases totaling $13 million in Iowa based on ROE of 9.6%, and $1.5 million in Hawaii at 9.75%. This regulatory success enhances their revenue base and supports continued investment in infrastructure.

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$133.00

Target Price by Analysts

7.4% upsideAmerican Water Works Inc. Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$119.16

Current Fair Value

3.8% downside

Overvalued by 3.8% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$24.07 Billion
Enterprise Value$39.63 Billion
Dividend Yield$3.38 (2.74%)
Earnings per Share$5.7
Beta0.63
Outstanding Shares195,000,000

Return

Return on Equity9.98%ROE
Return on Assets3.13%
Return on Invested Capital4.99%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio21.81P/E Ratio
PEG-496.85PEG
Price to Sales4.76Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio2.21Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue7.61
Enterprise Value to EBIT25.5
Enterprise Value to Net Income35
Total Debt to Enterprise0.4
Debt to Equity1.42Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 6, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.14
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.28 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 29, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.52
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.33 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.4282 16.44%
Total Calls893,058 82.16%
Total Puts382,380 31.63%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %96.92% 1.68%
Total Invested$25.72B 6.34%
Investors Holding1,163 2.00%

ESG Score

No data

About American Water Works Co. Inc.

7,100 employees
CEO: Walter Lynch

ith a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated...

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee's technical analysis and revenue estimates are integral to tax legislation, directly influencing corporate tax structures and capital investment credits critical for a capital-intensive utility like American Water Works Inc.

Finance

As the primary tax-writing committee, it directly controls corporate taxation, which profoundly impacts American Water Works Inc.'s profitability, cash flow, and overall valuation.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates federal discretionary spending, including significant funds for infrastructure projects, which are crucial for American Water Works Inc.'s capital investments and growth opportunities.

Environment and Public Works

This committee directly regulates the EPA, which sets crucial water quality and wastewater discharge standards for American Water Works Inc. It also drives infrastructure policy and funding, essential for a water utility.