American Water Works Company, Inc.

Informe acción NYSE:AWK

Capitalización de mercado: US$24.2b

American Water Works Company Dirección

Dirección controles de criterios 2/4

El CEO de American Water Works Company es John Griffith , nombrado en Aug 2024, tiene una permanencia de 1.75 años. compensación anual total es $7.06M, compuesta por 14.5% salario y 85.5% primas, incluidas acciones y opciones de la empresa. posee directamente un 0.009% de las acciones de la empresa, por valor de $2.07M. La antigüedad media del equipo directivo y de la junta directiva es de 1.8 años y 3.4 años, respectivamente.

Información clave

John Griffith

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

US$7.1m

Compensación total

Porcentaje del salario del CEO14.55%
Permanencia del CEO1.8yrs
Participación del CEO0.009%
Permanencia media de la dirección1.8yrs
Promedio de permanencia en la Junta Directiva3.4yrs

Actualizaciones recientes de la dirección

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 20

American Water: Revisiting The Merger Math

Summary American Water is merging with Essential Utilities to create the largest public water utility in the U.S., targeting Q1 2027 closure. AWK expects 7-9% long-term EPS and dividend growth, with potential for above-trend EPS growth post-merger due to synergies and expanded geographic reach. Pro-forma dividend yield is projected to rise to 3.4% in 2027, with a payout ratio near 58%, and valuation is seen as attractive versus peers. Risks include merger completion uncertainty, rate base growth dependency, and regulatory/political challenges in securing rate increases. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Actualización de narrativa Apr 23

AWK: Governance Changes And Steady Execution Will Support A Neutral Yet Guarded Outlook

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted the blended price target for American Water Works Company by about $1 to roughly $139, citing updated views on long term revenue growth, profit margin resilience, and a modestly higher future P/E outlook informed by recent research from Wells Fargo, Truist, and Barclays. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cautiously constructive stance on American Water Works Company, with price target changes and a neutral initiation reflecting a balance between confidence in the business model and awareness of execution and valuation risks.
Actualización de narrativa Apr 08

AWK: Essential Utilities Merger Prospects Will Support A Neutral Yet Guarded Outlook

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for American Water Works Company up to $138.50 from $137.70, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as recent research that highlights potential upside if the proposed Essential Utilities merger ultimately goes through. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research signals a more balanced view on American Water Works Company, with some prior concerns seen as already reflected in the share price and the proposed Essential Utilities merger emerging as a key swing factor for valuation and execution risk.
Actualización de narrativa Mar 24

AWK: Pending Essential Utilities Merger Will Shape Neutral Yet Balanced Outlook

Analysts recently raised their price target on American Water Works Company to $139 from $117, highlighting their view that earlier concerns are already reflected in the stock. They also noted that these concerns could be further addressed if the pending Essential Utilities merger is ultimately approved.
Actualización de narrativa Mar 09

AWK: Neutral Stance And Merger Vote Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for American Water Works Company to $137.70 from $138.40, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profitability and future P/E multiples in light of recent research that highlights both prior concerns and potential benefits if the Essential Utilities merger is ultimately approved. Analyst Commentary Recent research has shifted tone on American Water Works, with some prior concerns seen as already reflected in the share price and more attention now on how the proposed Essential Utilities merger could reshape the risk and reward profile.
Actualización de narrativa Feb 22

AWK: Merger Vote And Neutral Rating Will Frame A Balanced Outlook

Analysts have inched their price target for American Water Works Company slightly lower from $138.70 to $138.40, reflecting updated views on revenue, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, while acknowledging that potential merger approval could reduce some of the key risks they previously highlighted. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the move to a Neutral stance and the shift in target toward about $139 as a signal that earlier concerns around valuation and risk are now more fully reflected in the share price.
Actualización de narrativa Feb 08

AWK: Essential Utilities Merger Path Will Shape A More Constructive Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for American Water Works Company from $143.00 to $138.70, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions, a modestly lower future P/E outlook, and updated expectations around revenue growth, margins, and the potential impact of the Essential Utilities merger. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused heavily on how the proposed Essential Utilities merger could reshape the risk and reward profile for American Water Works Company.
Actualización de narrativa Jan 12

AWK: Merger Path And EPS Guidance Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for American Water Works Company to $143 from about $143.78, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple, even as they factor in merger potential highlighted in recent rating and price target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on American Water Works Company reflects a mixed but generally balanced stance, with several firms resetting ratings and targets around the proposed merger with Essential Utilities and broader sector views on utilities.
Actualización de narrativa Oct 27

Regulatory Reforms And Demand Trends Will Sustain Utilities Sector Momentum

Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for American Water Works Company from $141.11 to $143.78 per share. They cite solid sector fundamentals and ongoing earnings growth prospects as the reasons for this adjustment.
Actualización de narrativa Sep 21

Urbanization And Regulatory Reforms Will Drive Water Utility Expansion

The marginal decrease in American Water Works Company's Future P/E multiple, while revenue growth forecasts remain stable, has led to a slight downward revision in its consensus analyst price target to $141.11. What's in the News American Water Works Company completed a $1 billion follow-on equity offering, issuing 7,042,254 common shares at $142 each with a $2.343 discount per share.
Artículo de análisis Jul 27

Is American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) Worth US$140 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Key Insights The projected fair value for American Water Works Company is US$107 based on Dividend Discount Model...
Artículo de análisis Jul 02

Returns At American Water Works Company (NYSE:AWK) Appear To Be Weighed Down

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...
Seeking Alpha Apr 16

American Water Works Is Fairly Valued But Debt A Concern, Hold Maintained

Summary We are maintaining a hold rating on American Water Works due to shares selling at a fair valuation, insider selling, a potential pullback, low dividend yield, debt and other factors. The stock is not very volatile because institutions own a vast majority of shares, but there are concerns about the debt-to-equity ratio. Clean water and wastewater services and infrastructure development make American Water Works a long term worthwhile hold and potentially a growth investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 03

American Water Works: A Compelling Buying Opportunity On Long-Term Return Potential

Summary American Water Works, a utility company that provides water and wastewater services in the IUS, is now a $24 billion (by market cap) water utility giant. AWK estimates that its monthly water bill to its customers is less than 1% of median household income. The company increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 9.5%. American Water Works increased its revenue from $3 billion to $4.2 billion in FY 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 19

American Water Works: Time To Buy This Water Utility Now

Summary Since my previous article, shares of American Water Works have declined 13%. The water utility reaffirmed its long-term diluted EPS growth outlook of 7% to 9% annually. AWK's debt-to-capital ratio remains below its long-term target of 60% or better. The water utility's shares could be priced at a 14% discount to fair value. AWK stock could be poised to deliver approximately 30% cumulative total returns through 2026. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 11

Don't Dive Into American Water Works Company

Summary American Water Works is a moderately profitable utility, with growth driven by acquisitions. The stock is overvalued compared to sector medians of the utilities industry. Analysts predict AWK's share price could reach $142-144, but we doubt it will break $140; the stock remains a hold opportunity. Risks include high PE ratios, low dividend yield, rising debt, and hedge fund selling; another quarterly miss could lead to a price drop. Despite essential services and growth potential, AWK's low dividend yield and price volatility make it a questionable investment for retail value investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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Nueva narrativa Aug 20

Strategic Acquisitions And Infrastructure Investments Poised To Amplify Revenue Streams

Aggressive investment and acquisition strategies indicate potential for significant growth and revenue expansion not yet fully valued by the market.
Seeking Alpha Jul 17

American Water Works: Attractively Valued Yet Not Fully Appreciated By The Market

Summary American Water Works has a history of growing cash returns to shareholders. Based on our estimates we view shares as attractively valued. We believe opportunities for American Water Works to further enhance its revenues and profitability are not fully appreciated by the market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 23

American Water Works Will Benefit From Future Interest Rate Cuts

Summary American Water Works Company presents an attractive entry as the price has been suppressed alongside the rest of the utility sector. AWK has a history of growing its dividend on an annual basis and has transparent plans for capital investments, including infrastructure improvements and acquisitions. While AWK's current dividend yield of 2.3% may not be high, its dividend growth prospects and potential for capital appreciation make it an attractive candidate for a dividend growth portfolio. Revenue has increased by 7.7% YoY and EPS growth has a targeted range between 7 - 9%. Based on my dividend discount calculation, I estimate a fair value of $150 per share. This presents a potential upside of nearly 12%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 04

American Water Works: A Dividend Compounder To Buy Now

Summary In my portfolio, I prefer dividend growth stocks with dividend growth that I can easily predict. American Water Works' most recent dividend hike was in line with my estimate. The water utility has a viable path to keep delivering high-single-digit annual diluted EPS growth. For its industry, AWK's financial health is robust. Shares of the water utility could be trading at a 12% discount to fair value. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Análisis de compensación del CEO

¿Cómo ha cambiado la remuneración de John Griffith en comparación con los beneficios de American Water Works Company?
FechaCompensación totalSalarioIngresos de la empresa
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2025US$7mUS$1m

US$1b

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$1b

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2024US$5mUS$856k

US$1b

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$983m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$956m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$959m

Dec 31 2023US$4mUS$749k

US$944m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$920m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$894m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$832m

Dec 31 2022US$4mUS$460k

US$820m

Compensación vs. Mercado: La compensación total de John($USD7.06M) está por debajo de la media de empresas de tamaño similar en el mercado US ($USD14.80M).

Compensación vs. Ingresos: La compensación de John ha aumentado más de un 20% en el último año.


CEO

John Griffith (58 yo)

1.8yrs
Permanencia
US$7,055,667
Compensación

Mr. John C. Griffith serves as President at American Water Works Company, Inc. since August 01, 2024 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Director since May 14, 2025. He served as Executive Vice P...


Equipo directivo

NombrePosiciónPermanenciaCompensaciónPropiedad
John Griffith
CEO, President & Director1.8yrsUS$7.06m0.0085%
$ 2.1m
David Bowler
Executive VP & CFO1.8yrsUS$2.66m0.0023%
$ 548.0k
Cheryl Norton
Executive VP & COO5.2yrsUS$6.34m0.010%
$ 2.5m
Stacy Mitchell
Executive VP & General Counsel1.9yrsUS$2.21m0.0024%
$ 586.8k
Maureen Duffy
Executive VP of Communications & External Affairs6.3yrsUS$2.09m0.014%
$ 3.3m
Melissa Wikle
Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer9.8yrssin datos0.0035%
$ 841.3k
Deborah Degillio
Chief Technology & Information Officer1.3yrssin datossin datos
Aaron Musgrave
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datasin datossin datos
Lori Sutton
Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer1.1yrssin datos0.00013%
$ 31.5k
Nicholas Santillo
Vice President of Digital Infrastructure & Security and Interim Head of Innovation & Technologyno datasin datossin datos
Matthew Prine
Chief Customer Officer1.3yrssin datossin datos
Mike Doran
Deputy Chief Operating Officer6.7yrssin datossin datos
1.8yrs
Permanencia media
54yo
Promedio de edad

Equipo directivo experimentado: El equipo directivo de AWK no se considera experimentado ( 1.8 años antigüedad media), lo que sugiere un nuevo equipo.


Miembros de la Junta

NombrePosiciónPermanenciaCompensaciónPropiedad
John Griffith
CEO, President & Director1yrUS$7.06m0.0085%
$ 2.1m
Raffiq Nathoo
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$229.71k0.0013%
$ 315.2k
Patricia Kampling
Independent Director6.8yrsUS$315.04k0.0046%
$ 1.1m
Julia Johnson
Independent Director17.8yrsUS$350.89k0.015%
$ 3.6m
Karl Kurz
Independent Non-Executive Chairman11.3yrsUS$475.00k0.012%
$ 2.8m
Jeffrey Edwards
Independent Director8.2yrsUS$320.04k0.0061%
$ 1.5m
Stuart McGuigan
Independent Director1.6yrsUS$315.91k0.0017%
$ 414.6k
Michael Marberry
Independent Director3.4yrsUS$315.04k0.0058%
$ 1.4m
Lisa Grow
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$166.69k0.0011%
$ 278.8k
Laurie Havanec
Independent Director3.4yrsUS$295.04k0.0027%
$ 666.8k
3.4yrs
Permanencia media
63yo
Promedio de edad

Junta con experiencia: La junta directiva de AWK se considera experimentada (3.4 años de antigüedad promedio).


Análisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros

DatosÚltima actualización (huso horario UTC)
Análisis de la empresa2026/05/20 17:10
Precio de las acciones al final del día2026/05/20 00:00
Beneficios2026/03/31
Ingresos anuales2025/12/31

Fuentes de datos

Los datos utilizados en nuestro análisis de empresas proceden de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Los siguientes datos se utilizan en nuestro modelo de análisis para generar este informe. Los datos están normalizados, lo que puede introducir un retraso desde que la fuente está disponible.

PaqueteDatosMarco temporalEjemplo Fuente EE.UU. *
Finanzas de la empresa10 años
  • Cuenta de resultados
  • Estado de tesorería
  • Balance
Estimaciones del consenso de analistas+3 años
  • Previsiones financieras
  • Objetivos de precios de los analistas
Precios de mercado30 años
  • Precios de las acciones
  • Dividendos, escisiones y acciones
Propiedad10 años
  • Accionistas principales
  • Información privilegiada
Gestión10 años
  • Equipo directivo
  • Consejo de Administración
Principales avances10 años
  • Anuncios de empresas

* Ejemplo para valores de EE.UU., para no EE.UU. se utilizan formularios y fuentes normativas equivalentes.

A menos que se especifique lo contrario, todos los datos financieros se basan en un periodo anual, pero se actualizan trimestralmente. Esto se conoce como datos de los últimos doce meses (TTM) o de los últimos doce meses (LTM). Más información.

Modelo de análisis y copo de nieve

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Fuentes analistas

American Water Works Company, Inc. está cubierta por 31 analistas. 9 de esos analistas presentaron las estimaciones de ingresos o ganancias utilizadas como datos para nuestro informe. Las estimaciones de los analistas se actualizan a lo largo del día.

AnalistaInstitución
John StaszakArgus Research Company
Benjamin KalloBaird
Nicholas CampanellaBarclays