American Water Works Stock Forecast & Price Target
American Water Works Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $151.84 (+2.9%) for American Water Works in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $147.62. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
American Water Works Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees American Water Works at $147.41 (−0.14%) today around 10:15 AM ET and at $147.70 (+0.05%) tomorrow around 3:45 AM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
American Water Works Stock 2026: Price Performance
American Water Works stock has gained 13.1% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $147.62 (as of Nov 12, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 10.5%, putting the stock 2.6 percentage points ahead of the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $120.58 and $153.54; it is currently 3.9% below its high of Nov 5, 2026.
American Water Works Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $132.85 for American Water Works – −10.0% from today. The range band runs from $99.31 – $166.39: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout American Water Works
American Water Works is one of the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utilities in the United States, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Its history dates back to 1886. Through regulated subsidiaries, the company provides drinking water and wastewater services to millions of people in many states, with Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, Illinois, California and Indiana among its largest operations. It also provides water services on military bases.
As a regulated utility, American Water earns returns on investments approved by state public utility commissions. The company invests heavily in replacing aging pipes, treatment plants and infrastructure, and in meeting stricter water quality standards, including rules on PFAS chemicals. Acquisitions of municipal water systems are an additional growth avenue. Because revenue is regulated and demand is stable, the stock is often viewed as defensive, though it is sensitive to interest rates and rate case outcomes. American Water trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AWK and is part of the S&P 500.
The current price of American Water Works stock is $147.62 (−1.29% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $148.38 and the low $146.48.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about American Water Works Stock
What is the American Water Works stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects American Water Works to reach $151.84 in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026), a change of +2.9% from the current price of $147.62. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $132.85 (−10.0%).
What is the American Water Works stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $151.84 (+2.9%), 2 months $142.78 (−3.3%), 6 months $140.76 (−4.6%), 10 months $132.85 (−10.0%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will American Water Works stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+2.9% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for American Water Works?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.