AWK Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
7.64%
Last Quarter
$1.61
Past Year
$5.70
Growth Past 5yrs
7.9%
Next Quarter
$1.15
Estimate Next Year
$6.64
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$160.00
16.95% Upside
Mean Price Target
$138.37
1.14% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$124.00
-9.36% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 15, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
AWK Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, AWK (NYSE: AWK) reported an actual EPS of $1.61 for the quarter ending on Jul 29, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.53, resulting in a 5.23% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 29, 2026), AWK recorded an actual EPS of $1 with a -9.09% surprise. See AWK's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
AWK has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 29, 2026 showing a 5.23% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 29, 2026 recorded a -9.09% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1.61 | 1.53 | +5.23% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.1 | -9.09% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1.24 | 1.26 | -1.59% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1.94 | 1.9 | +2.11% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.48 | 1.52 | -2.63% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.05 | 1.06 | -0.94% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AWK stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given AWK stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 19 analysts have given their ratings
to AWK out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
12 analysts rate it hold,
4 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$138.37 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 1.14% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for AWK highest price target?
Analysts suggest AWK's stock price would rise to a high of $160.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for AWK over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the AWK stock price could move to $124.00.
What is the average target price for AWK?
AWK stock has an average analyst estimate of $138.37.
At its current price, how far is AWK from its average target price?
AWK shares are currently trading 1.14% above this price target.
What were AWK’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.61 versus consensus estimates of $1.53, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.48.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
AWK's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.15 and $6.64 for the whole year.
What has AWK's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 7.64% EPS growth for AWK in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 7.9% in the past five years.