Should I buy American Water Works (AWK) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (227 calls tested). It aims for $162 (+25 %), call made on September 11, 2026, maturing on September 11, 2027 (33 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on American Water Works
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 90 % | +28.4 % | 10 | $162 +25% |
| B of A Securities | 83 % | +14.6 % | 6 | $134 +3% |
| Wells Fargo | 100 % | +13.8 % | 11 | $126 -3% |
| Barclays | 100 % | +12.9 % | 6 | $130 +0% |
| RBC Capital | 60 % | +3.3 % | 5 | $164 +26% |
| Argus Research | 57 % | 0.0 % | 7 | $160 +23% |
| Baird | 100 % | +18.0 % | 8 | — |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | 71 % | +12.3 % | 7 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- The most reliable firm on AWK, Mizuho (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $140 (call made on July 31, 2026, maturing on July 31, 2027) (+8%) in its most recent call.
- Pays a dividend (2.6% yield), raised for 12 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 4 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- Limited upside: the median target is only +7% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on AWK
Median target $139 (+7%) · 6 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in American Water Works now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 17% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $139 (+7%), and Mizuho (most reliable on AWK, 100%) targets $140. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~23). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in American Water Works?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($139) is still +7% above the current price ($130) (most reliable on AWK: Mizuho, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is American Water Works still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($130) and its estimated value: analysts target $139 on median (+7%), with 17% buys (most reliable on AWK: Mizuho, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on AWK and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying AWK?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 4 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full American Water Works profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).