Fintel reports that on January 7, 2025, Wells Fargo upgraded their outlook for American Water Works (XTRA:AWC) from Underweight to Equal-Weight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 19.35% Upside
As of December 23, 2024, the average one-year price target for American Water Works is 138,92 €/share. The forecasts range from a low of 119,40 € to a high of 164,17 €. The average price target represents an increase of 19.35% from its latest reported closing price of 116,40 € / share.
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The projected annual revenue for American Water Works is 4,965MM, an increase of 9.97%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 5.65.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,745 funds or institutions reporting positions in American Water Works. This is an increase of 36 owner(s) or 2.11% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to AWC is 0.19%, an increase of 29.27%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 1.78% to 187,644K shares.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?

Aristotle Capital Management holds 6,868K shares representing 3.52% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,903K shares , representing a decrease of 0.51%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in AWC by 6.03% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 6,172K shares representing 3.17% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,156K shares , representing an increase of 0.26%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in AWC by 6.62% over the last quarter.
Impax Asset Management Group holds 5,678K shares representing 2.91% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,902K shares , representing a decrease of 21.56%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in AWC by 9.93% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 5,103K shares representing 2.62% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,000K shares , representing an increase of 2.02%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in AWC by 6.34% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 4,564K shares representing 2.34% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,520K shares , representing an increase of 0.96%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in AWC by 44.79% over the last quarter.
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