American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) provides water and wastewater services, valued at $24.4 billion. Despite lagging behind the market, AWK shares gained 1.6% over 52 weeks, but are down 4.2% YTD. The company outperformed by delivering strong Q3 earnings, but concerns arise about rising costs and leverage.

Analysts expect AWK’s EPS to grow 6.3% year over year to $5.73 for the current fiscal year. The consensus rating is a “Hold,” with 2 “Strong Buy,” 10 “Hold,” and 1 “Strong Sell” ratings. The configuration is less bullish than a month ago, with three analysts suggesting a “Strong Buy” rating.

On Jan. 22, Nicholas Campanella from Barclays PLC (BCS) maintained a “Sell” rating on AWK, with a price target of $122.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Do Wall Street Analysts Like American Water Works Stock?