American Water Works stock holds after UBS raises target

Published on 09/17/2026 at 18:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

UBS raised American Water Works to USD 162 from USD 156 on September 10, 2026. The stock closed at USD 140.05 on September 16, 2026, with FY 2026 EPS guidance at USD 6.02 to USD 6.12.

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American Water Works stock (ISIN US0304201033) closed at USD 140.05 on the NYSE on September 16, 2026, down 1.3 percent for the session. UBS raised its price target to USD 162 from USD 156 and kept a buy rating on September 10, 2026, according to MarketBeat.

Guidance stays in view

American Water Works reported Q2 2026 earnings results on July 29, 2026, with EPS of USD 1.61 versus USD 1.53 expected, and revenue of USD 1.35 billion versus USD 1.33 billion expected, as MarketBeat reported. The company set FY 2026 guidance at USD 6.02 to USD 6.12 EPS, while analysts on average expect USD 6.09 for the year, also according to MarketBeat.

Valuation and cash flow

The stock opened at USD 137.90 on September 17, 2026, and MarketBeat put the market capitalization at USD 27.40 billion, with a one-year range of USD 120.57 to USD 145.64. The same source also listed a 50-day moving average of USD 136.08, a 200-day moving average of USD 132.75 and a PEG ratio of 2.81, which keeps valuation in the foreground for investors.

Funding adds another layer

American Water Works' AWCC subsidiary received about USD 496.6 million in net proceeds from a 5.550 percent senior notes offering due 2033, according to StockTitan. The financing comes after the Q2 2026 earnings beat and leaves the shares trading 3.8 percent below the one-year high of USD 145.64.