In this article, I’ll be looking at some water stocks with dividends. These stocks don’t have the highest dividends in the market, but they offer among the highest payouts in the sector. Aside from water stocks’ dividends, however, there are several reasons to consider investing in the sector. To begin with, water is a commodity that will always be needed. This is particularly true because water crises are emerging in several countries, including the United States. In several Western states, a multi-year drought may necessitate government restricting water use by up to 25%. And like many commodity stocks, a key reason to invest in water stocks is their reliable dividends. In volatile markets, it’s always a good idea to invest in companies that pay you to own their stocks. And then, there’s the current “risk-off” environment. In light of all of these factors, you can see why water stocks with dividends are in a sweet spot between growth and value. Many of these stocks are outperforming the market simply because of the laws of supply and demand.
Water is one of the world’s most widely used and coveted resources. Similar to other commodities like gold and oil, water assets can significantly diversify any portfolio. Accordingly, the search for the best water funds investors can buy, to provide diversified exposure to this space, is a worthwhile quest Of course, with commodities on a tear, many water funds have done quite well of late. Supply chain constraints have led to situations where utilities and other safe-haven assets have gotten bid up. Interestingly, this has happened while interest rates have risen. That’s not normally the case, since many such assets are viewed as substitutes for bonds. And with bond yields now actually providing investors with some meaningful returns, the question is whether the rally of utilities and their peers can continue. There aren’t many exchange traded funds (ETFs) that provide direct exposure to the water sector, so finding a good fund can be difficult. For investors seeking stable, long-term total returns, however, I think there are a few opportunities to consider.
Water consumption is totally uncorrelated to the underlying market conditions. Even during the deepest recession, people won''t limit their water consumption patterns. Two companies that can benefit from this are American Water Works Company (NYSE: AWK) & California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT). Being the highest-valued water utility in the United States, with a market cap of $27.7 billion, AWK offers an exceptional moat. Likewise, CWT is the dominant player in California, also distinguishing itself from its industry peers. The industry offers another advantageous characteristic. Due to it being highly regulated and capital intensive, there is essentially no competition for the existing players in the market. It''s a secured oligopoly.
Of the 65 components in the top 3 Dow Jones indexes, all were trading lower in the wake of disappointing consumer inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , which is down 730 points, or 2.3%, was seeing all 30 components lose ground, led by the 3.8% drop in Nike Inc.''s stock and the 3.7% fall in Dow Inc. shares. And all 20 members of the Dow Jones Transportation Average were falling, led by the 3.5% selloffs in shares of both JetBlue Airways Corp. and Ryder System Inc. , as the Dow transports sank 2.1%. For the Dow Jones Utilities Average , which slid 1.1%, the biggest decliner was American Water Works Co.''s stock , which was down 1.8%. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
American Water Works (AWK) on Friday was upgraded to a Neutral rating from Underweight at JPMorgan Chase on its valuation and regulatory outlook
While no one can truly predict a catastrophic equities sector downturn, it’s nevertheless a wise idea to strategize certain investments that can survive a stock market crash. Primarily, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. Recently, in a question-and-answer session hosted by the Cato Institute, Fed chair Jerome Powell committed to raising interest rates until inflation gets under control. Further, Powell’s remarks echoed his policy speech at the annual economic symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. At the time, the head of the central bank acknowledged that raising rates would cause “some pain.” However, he also cautioned that not addressing inflation could lead to substantial long-term damage. Unfortunately, Wall Street didn’t want to hear this disclosure at the time. Again, no one can predict such a calamity with 100% accuracy and with regularity. However, the backdrop lends some credence to a stock market crash. Mainly, efforts to curb inflation through raising rates will lead to the dollar increasing in relative value.
The stock market woke up on the wrong side of the bed yesterday, driving the S&P 500, Dow and NASDAQ down 2.1%, 1.9% and 2.6%, respectively. While stocks chopped around today, the volatility is par for the course right now. Here’s the reality: We are heading into the “dog days of summer,” so it’s normal to experience an uptick in volatility over the next two weeks and into September. The fact is late August and early September are typically a quiet period for stocks, as the quarterly earnings announcement season is largely over and Wall Street jets off on late-summer vacations. This creates light trading volume and opportunities for unscrupulous short sellers to jerk the market around. It’s for these reasons that I hate the month of August. But as long as you’re invested in fundamentally superior stocks , you shouldn’t be concerned. Sure, they may experience wild swings in this low liquidity environment, but good stocks always bounce like fresh tennis balls. Bad stocks, on the other hand, fall like rocks.
The Utilities sector notched an all-time high on Thursday, greatly beating the S&P 500 for the year. Click to read our analysis of AWK stock.
American Water Works (NYSE: AWK ) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.6%. Currently, American Water Works has a market capitalization of $28.86 billion. Buying $100 In AWK: If … Full story available on Benzinga.com
American Water Works Company, I found using ticker (AWK) have now 12 analysts covering the stock. The analyst consensus points to a rating of ''Hold''. The range between the high target price and low target price is between 186 and 152 with the average target price sitting at 164.67. Given that the stocks previous close was at 155.2 this would imply there is a potential upside of 6.1%. The 50 day moving average now sits at 149.17 while the 200 day moving average is 159.57. The company has a market capitalisation of $28,782m. You can visit the company''s website by visiting: https://www.amwater.com [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="basic" color="green" assets="AWK" range="6mo" interval="1d" axes="true" cursor="true" api="yf"] The potential market cap would be $30,538m based on the market concensus. American Water Works Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.4 million active customers.
Emblematic of the vagaries of the new normal, July’s outstanding jobs report may be a net positive. The report, however, also undergirds the main reason why you should consider buying safe blue-chip stocks. True, in almost any other circumstance, the economy adding substantially more opportunities than analysts anticipated would be an encouraging sign. However, in the post-pandemic period, the strong report just gives the Federal Reserve an excuse to further tighten monetary policy. With a robust labor force comes higher wages – and higher wages result in more money chasing after increasingly fewer goods. So presumably, if the Fed does nothing, the employment situation can push already high prices even higher. Therefore, the central bank must cool the fever without killing the patient. But that is easier said than done, providing another incentive for investors to buy safe blue-chip stocks. None of these stocks will entice investors to get up at the crack of dawn like hot growth names can.
ClearBridge Investments, an investment management company, released its “ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Strategy” second quarter 2022 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund underperformed relative to the S&P Global Infrastructure Index. Utilities with clean energy portfolios contributed positively to the fund’s performance but fears of […]
Let''s check the anatomy of this compelling chart that reveals why AWK is poised for an upside breakout….AWK
Friday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from American Water Works (NYSE: AWK ). What''s Happening The company announced on Wednesday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 65.5 per share. On Monday, American Water Works will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. … Full story available on Benzinga.com
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, is proud to announce a significant milestone for its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program. American Water has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This waiver will allow American Water to fly 4-miles from the UAS pilot providing
According to Benzinga Pro, during Q2, American Water Works Co (NYSE: AWK ) earned $218.00 million, a 37.97% increase from the preceding quarter. American Water Works Co also posted a total of $937.00 million in sales, a 11.28% increase since Q1. In Q1, American Water Works Co earned $158.00 million, and total sales reached $842.00 million. What Is Return On Invested Capital? Return on Invested Capital is a measure of yearly pre-tax profit relative to capital invested by a business. Changes in earnings and sales indicate shifts in a company''s ROIC. A higher ROIC is generally representative of successful growth of a company and is … Full story available on Benzinga.com
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:NYSE:AWK) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Musgrave - Senior Director of Investor Relations…
American Water Works (NYSE: AWK ) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.36%. Currently, American Water Works has a market capitalization of $27.42 billion. Buying $1000 In AWK: … Full story available on Benzinga.com
American Water Works Tops Q2 EPS by 4c
American Water Works press release (AWK): Q2 GAAP EPS of $1.20 beats by $0.03.Revenue of $937M (-6.2% Y/Y) misses by $42.52M.Company affirms its 2022 earnings per share guidance…
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Jefferson Utilities to purchase the water and wastewater system assets of Jefferson Utilities, Inc., Valley Water and Sewer Services, Shenandoah Junction Public Sewer and East Jefferson Sewer Services for $30 million. The combined systems serve 3,978 customer connections
In 2015, the release of the film The Big Short turned Michael Burry into a celebrity. The investor’s prediction of the 2008 financial collapse capture the attention of audiences across the United States. Adapted from Michael Lewis’ 2010 book, the film traced Burry’s journey as he recognized that the signs of the subprime bubble’s impending bust. It ended with an ominous message that fascinated the viewers who noticed it; “Michael Burry is focusing all of his trading on one commodity: Water.” That likely struck some as an odd area for the famed investor to be so heavily focused on. But if anyone has a proven track record of well-calculated decisions, its Burry. That line has compelled some investors to consider the best water stocks to buy. What did Burry actually say about his water trade? He discussed the topic with Jessica Pressler of New York Magazine in 2015. Burry revealed that he had been looking at water investments since 2000, calling the commodity “political, and litigious.” He emphasized, though, that he had never been focused on water rights or transportation: What became clear to me is that food is the way to invest in water.
American Water Works Company, I with ticker code (AWK) now have 12 analysts covering the stock. The analyst consensus points to a rating of ''Hold''. The range between the high target price and low target price is between 186 and 148 with the average target price sitting at 161.83. With the stocks previous close at 145.95 this is indicating there is a potential upside of 10.9%. The 50 day moving average now sits at 146.84 and the 200 moving average now moves to 160.85. The company has a market capitalisation of $26,939m. Company Website: https://www.amwater.com [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="basic" color="green" assets="AWK" range="6mo" interval="1d" axes="true" cursor="true" api="yf"] The potential market cap would be $29,871m based on the market concensus. American Water Works Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.4 million active customers.
In trading on Friday, the The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 1.1% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of American Water Works, up about 1.7% and shares of Cms Energy, up about 1.7% on the da
Water isn’t the easiest investment theme to bottle up. Sure, water is vital to many facets of everyday life. Access to clean water is a basic human right, and something that must be maintained at all costs. But how do you invest in water? Like air, water sometimes plays a background role. People hardly ever think about it unless there is a flood, drought or other such inconvenience. That being the case, what is a water stock, and how can investors profit from this essential sector? It’s helpful to think of water stocks within three major categories. There are companies that treat and distribute water directly, namely the utilities. That’s probably the most common type of water stock. The next big group is companies that make industrial goods tied to the water industry; think meters, piping, pumps, tanks and so on. Finally, there is the group of companies involved in environmental or industrial water treatment, such as firms that do sanitation, water recycling, water usage reduction and adaptive design, and so on. 7 Wildly Oversold S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now The lines aren’t fully clear, and there have been some debatable choices within water exchange-traded funds historically as far as which companies make the cut or not.
In trading on Monday, water utilities shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of American Water Works, off about 2% and shares of American States Water off about 1.8% on the day.
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In the water utility Goliath''s Q2 report, investors will be watching the headline numbers, a key efficiency metric, and guidance.
American Water Works (NYSE: AWK ) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.48%. Currently, American Water Works has a market capitalization of $27.30 billion. Buying $1000 In AWK: … Full story available on Benzinga.com
American Water Works Company Inc''s (NYSE: AWK ) Military Services Group has secured a contract for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the wastewater utility system assets at Naval Station Mayport in … Full story available on Benzinga.com
U.S. stocks turned lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dropping more than 100 points on Friday. The Dow traded down 0.44% to 30,639.41 while the NASDAQ fell 0.59% to 10,936.46. The S&P also fell, dropping, 0.46% to 3,767.81. Also check this: RH, Walgreens And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday Leading and Lagging Sectors Utilities shares rose by 1.4% on Friday. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK ), up 3% and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ: AY ) up 3%. In trading on Friday, energy shares fell by 1.6%. Top Headline The ISM manufacturing index fell to 53 for June from 56.1 in May. Analysts, however, were expecting a reading of 54.9. Equities Trading UP VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME ) shares shot up 21% to $2.3807 after the company announced liquidation of the G3 VRM Acquisition SPAC and initiated a new share repurchase program. Shares of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA ) got a boost, shooting 18% to $0.4181 after the company executed an agreement to terminate its vadadustat Collaboration and License Agreements with Otsuka …
American Water''s (AWK) Military Services Group has been awarded a contract for ownership, operation, maintenance and replacement of the wastewater utility system assets at Naval…
Last Friday was a stunning day for the market. The S&P 500 , Dow Jones Industrial Average and tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite ended the day up about 3.1%, 2.7% and 3.3%, respectively. For the week, the S&P 500, Dow and NASDAQ rallied 6.4%, 5.4% and 7.5% — a breath of fresh air following two straight weeks of at least 5% declines. However, the market gyrations picked up steam today. While stocks stormed out of the gate this morning, with the S&P 500 and Dow climbing more than 1% and the NASDAQ jumping about 1% in early trading, the rally fizzled out in the afternoon. Now, I should note that the strength in tech stocks is interesting to see, given how tough it’s been for the NASDAQ this year. As you may recall, the index officially fell into a bear market on March 7, after it closed 20% from its record high of 16,057.44 set on November 19, 2021. Of course, the NASDAQ still has a long way to go, as it’s still down about 28% from its all-time high. But the fact of the matter is some tech stocks were beginning to show signs of life last week — and that’s being reflected in my Portfolio Grader .
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAWN ), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing targeted therapies for people of all ages with life-threatening diseases, today announced the closing on June 17, 2022 of its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of 11,500,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters'' option to purchase 1,500,000 additional shares, at a public offering price of $15.00 per share. All shares of common stock were offered by Day One. The gross proceeds to Day One from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were $172.5 million. J.P. Morgan, Cowen and Piper Sandler acted as the joint book-running managers for the offering. Wedbush PacGrow acted as the lead manager for the offering. The securities were offered by Day One pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) shares closed today at 1.0% above its 52 week low of $132.05, giving the company a market cap of $15B. The stock is currently down 26.4% year-to-date, down 15.1% over the past 12 months, and up 92.4% over the past five years. This week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 4.8%, and the S&P 500 fell 5.7%. Trading Activity Trading volume this week was 54.5% higher than the 20-day average.Beta, a measure of the stock’s volatility relative to the overall market stands at 0.9. Technical Indicators The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the stock was under 30, indicating it may be underbought.MACD, a trend-following momentum indicator, indicates a downward trend.The stock closed below its Bollinger band, indicating it may be oversold.The stock closed at 1.2% lower than its 5-day moving average, 5.8% lower than its 20-day moving average, and 9.1% lower than its 90-day moving average. Market Comparative Performance The company's share price is the same as the S&P 500 Index , lags it on a 1-year basis, and beats it on a 5-year basis The company's share price is the same as the Dow Jones Industrial Average , lags it on a 1-year basis, and beats it on a 5-year basis The company share price is the same as the performance of its peers in the Industrials industry sector , beats it on a 1-year basis, and beats it on a 5 year basis Per Group Comparative Performance The company's stock price performance year-to-date lags the peer average by 70.8% The company's stock price performance over the past 12 months lags the peer average by 202.3% The company's price-to-earnings ratio, which relates a company's share price to its earnings per share, is 79.3% higher than the average peer. This story was produced by the Kwhen Automated News Generator. For more articles like this, please visit us at finance.kwhen.com. Write to editors@kwhen.com. © 2020 Kwhen Inc.
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LiquidX, the global fintech platform for digitization, monetization, and risk mitigation for working capital, trade finance, and insurance assets, announced a strategic investment from Citi (NYSE: C), one of the largest trade finance banks. The funding round was “led by Broadridge, LiquidX’s largest strategic investor.”… Read More
LiquidX secures strategic investment from Citi Submitted 08/06/2022 - 1:10pm LiquidX, a global fintech platform for digitisation, monetisation, and risk mitigation for working capital, trade finance, and insurance asset, has secured a strategic investment from Citi, one of the largest trade finance banks in the world. The funding round was led by Broadridge, LiquidX’s largest strategic investor. The investments underscore LiquidX’s position as the industry’s leading innovator in supply chain digitisation and automation, which will deliver transformative efficiencies and value to all commercial users of the platform. LiquidX technology solutions, led by its pioneering InBlock technology platform, revolutionise the way that trade assets are managed across their entire life cycle. Like this article? Sign up to our free newsletter Author Profile Related Topics Deals Intelligence
Those looking for the best retirement stocks should consider companies tied to powerful market trajectories. American Water Works ( AWK ): A water utility investment, AWK is one of the retirement stocks that sells itself due to addressing critical needs. Dominion Energy ( D ): With retirement stocks to buy for any age, you really can’t go wrong with utility investments like Dominion. Iron Mountain ( IRM ): Comprehensive storage solutions makes IRM relevant amid a spike in data breaches and infrastructural compromises. Whirlpool ( WHR ): A company off the beaten path, WHR could enjoy downwind benefits due to the surge in home purchases. Hormel Foods ( HRL ): No matter what market cycle we’re in, food will always be critical, making HRL a no-brainer among retirement stocks to buy. Starbucks ( SBUX ): Given that Starbucks caters to the beverage preferences of Generation Z, you can grow with SBUX in your portfolio. Kimberly Clark ( KMB ): A popular manufacturer of important household goods, KMB is one of the most reliable retirement stocks to buy.
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