Goldman Sachs Upgrades American Water (AWK) to Conviction Buy, Sees 19% Upside

Goldman Sachs upgraded American Water (NYSE: AWK) from Neutral to Conviction Buy with a price target of $42.00 (from $40.00), suggesting 19% upside with the dividend.

Despite outperforming the S&P 500 over the past 3 years, the firm sees even more upside, especially after its 7% pullback (vs. S&P500 +5%) since its August highs.

Goldman said the company will benefit from: (1) above average rate base growth as the company invests in replacing aged water infrastructure; (2) recently granted rate increases; and (3) improving cash flow, which will mitigate equity needs.

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Shares of American Water closed at $36.37 yesterday.

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