For its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31), American Water Works Co Inc (NYSE: AWK) has reported a 4% increase in E.P.S. from $0.91 a year ago to $0.95 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $1.06, this was a shortfall of $-0.11. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $4.93 compared to $4.55 a year ago — an increase of 8%.
Recent Price Action
American Water Works Co Inc (NYSE: AWK) stock closed at $125.12 on 5/1/24 after a large increase of 2.3%. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was unusually high at 167% of normal. The stock has risen 4.4% during the last week but has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
AWK’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
American Water Works has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). This rating combines inconsistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. American Water Works has a neutral Appreciation Score of 49 but a poor Power Rating of 30, resulting in the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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