American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Stock Forecast
AWK analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.38 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $140.64 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +4.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $2.11
- 52-week range
- $121.13 – $145.43
AWK analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AWK price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AWK earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.07 | $2.01 | $2.17 | $1.94 | +6.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.08 | $6.06 | $6.12 | $5.64 | +7.9% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.57 | $6.48 | $6.64 | $6.08 | +7.9% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AWK revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.56B | $1.43B | $1.82B | +7.4% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.41B | $5.25B | $5.51B | +5.2% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.77B | $5.46B | $6.27B | +6.7% | 9 |
AWK EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AWK revenue: reported and forecast
AWK EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.09 | $2.07 | $2.08 | $2.07 | $2.07 | −1.0% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.08 | $6.08 | $6.08 | $6.08 | $6.08 | +0.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.57 | $6.57 | $6.57 | $6.57 | $6.57 | +0.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AWK earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AWK beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from AWK
13 analysts cover American Water; their consensus rating is hold (3.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $140.64, 4.2% above the latest close of $134.94. Analysts expect earnings of $6.08 per share for 2026, +7.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.57 per share on revenue of $5.8 billion. American Water beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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AWK forecast FAQ
What is American Water's price target?
The average analyst price target for American Water is $140.64, 4.2% above the latest close of $134.94.
Is American Water a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering American Water, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 9 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is American Water's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.08 per share for 2026 (range $6.06 to $6.12); for 2027 the estimate is $6.57.
What is American Water's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $5.4 billion, growth of 5.2%; for 2027 it is $5.8 billion.
When does American Water report earnings?
American Water is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.11.
Does American Water usually beat earnings estimates?
American Water reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.