American Water Works Co Inc (NYSE: AWK) has reported E.P.S. of $1.80 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $1.66 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 8%. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $5.05 compared to $4.84 a year ago — an increase of 4%.
Recent Price Action
American Water Works Co Inc (NYSE: AWK) stock closed at $135.69 on 10/30/24 after a slight decline of -0.08%. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 136% of normal. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -3.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital, AWK is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
American Water Works has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. American Water Works has a neutral Appreciation Score of 48 but a good Power Rating of 80, producing the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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