The stock of American Water Works Co. Inc (NYSE: AWK) has increased by 0.11 when compared to last closing price of 121.68. Despite this, the company has experienced a -1.39% fall in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2025-01-22 that CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) approved new water rates for Tennessee American Water on Jan. 21, 2025. “By making prudent, ongoing necessary investments to maintain and upgrade our water system, Tennessee American Water is committed to the safety and reliability of our water systems in the communities where we live and serve,” said Grant Evitts, Tennessee American Water president. “Our long-term investment approach allows us to continue deliv.
Is It Worth Investing in American Water Works Co. Inc (NYSE: AWK) Right Now?
American Water Works Co. Inc (NYSE: AWK) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 24.16x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for AWK is at 0.71. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 4 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 2 as “sell.”
The public float for AWK is 194.41M, and currently, shorts hold a 2.28% of that float. The average trading volume for AWK on January 24, 2025 was 1.17M shares.
AWK’s Market Performance
AWK’s stock has seen a -1.39% decrease for the week, with a -1.63% drop in the past month and a -13.64% fall in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.30%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.85% for American Water Works Co. Inc The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -1.63% for AWK stock, with a simple moving average of -9.12% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of AWK
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for AWK stocks, with Wells Fargo repeating the rating for AWK by listing it as a “Equal Weight.” The predicted price for AWK in the upcoming period, according to Wells Fargo is $129 based on the research report published on January 07, 2025 of the current year 2025.
UBS, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see AWK reach a price target of $155, previously predicting the price at $151. The rating they have provided for AWK stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on November 19th, 2024.
Mizuho gave a rating of “Neutral” to AWK, setting the target price at $140 in the report published on October 15th of the previous year.
AWK Trading at -5.82% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought AWK to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -19.16% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.85%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.30%, as shares sank -3.26% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -8.30% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, AWK fell by -1.39%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +2.78% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $123.83. In addition, American Water Works Co. Inc saw -2.15% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at AWK starting from Norton Cheryl, who sale 4,647 shares at the price of $138.16 back on Nov 22 ’24. After this action, Norton Cheryl now owns 17,552 shares of American Water Works Co. Inc, valued at $642,018 using the latest closing price.
Norton Cheryl, the Officer of American Water Works Co. Inc, proposed sale 4,647 shares at $138.16 during a trade that took place back on Nov 22 ’24, which means that Norton Cheryl is holding shares at $642,022 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for AWK
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.36 for the present operating margin
- 0.51 for the gross margin
The net margin for American Water Works Co. Inc stands at 0.22. The total capital return value is set at 0.05. Equity return is now at value 9.70, with 3.19 for asset returns.
Based on American Water Works Co. Inc (AWK), the company’s capital structure generated 0.56 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.14. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.3. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 3.2.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.36 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 5.38. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 8.2. The receivables turnover for the company is 5.86for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.14. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.58.
Conclusion
In conclusion, American Water Works Co. Inc (AWK) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
