Shares of Large-cap utilities company American Water Works Company moved -2.0 this afternoon, and are now trading at $117.33 per share. On the other hand, the average analyst target price for the stock is $158.88.
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States.
American Water Works Company Investors Should Consider This:
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American Water Works Company has moved -13.0% over the last year.
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The company has a price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 3.09. A number between 0 and 1 could mean that the market is undervaluing American Water Works Company's estimated growth potential
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Its Price to Book (P/B) ratio is 2.35
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American Water Works Company currently returns an annual dividend yield of 2.2%.
Understanding American Water Works Company's Operating Margins
| Date Reported | Total Revenue ($ k) | Operating Expenses ($ k) | Operating Margins (%) | YoY Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-15 | 3,792,000 | -2,519,000 | 34 | 13.33 |
| 2022-02-16 | 3,930,000 | -2,734,000 | 30 | -9.09 |
| 2021-02-24 | 3,777,000 | -2,529,000 | 33 | 0.0 |
| 2020-02-18 | 3,610,000 | -2,406,000 | 33 | 0.0 |
| 2019-02-19 | 3,440,000 | -2,301,000 | 33 | -10.81 |
| 2018-02-20 | 3,357,000 | -2,120,000 | 37 |
Over the last 6 years, American Water Works Company's operating margins have averaged 33.3%, which is comparable to the Water Utilities industry average of 29.51%. The firm's margins exhibit a relatively stable growth trend of -1.6%.
