AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc.Utilities · $25.8B market cap
Verdict
Share price
$130.25
close of Oct 3, 2026
Fair value
$114.70
Sticker Price
Payback Price
$45.88
buy price
AWK is Overpriced: at $130.25 it trades 14% above its fair value of $114.70. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $45.88, 65% below today's price. Business quality is limited: none of the 5 key numbers clears the 10% bar.
How we valued it
Dividend Discount Model. It has paid a dividend for 10+ years in a row, raised it most years, and yields over 2%. For a steady payer like this, the dividend is the best guide to value.
Business quality
0 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?
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2 of the investors we track hold AWK. In Q2 2026, 1 sold out. Who we track
Mairs & Power Funds
Mairs & Power Funds · as of Q2 2026
$658K
5,000 shares
First Eagle Investment Management
First Eagle Investment Management · as of Q2 2026
$79K
602 shares
Moves in Q2 2026
Sold out: Howard Marks
About American Water Works Company, Inc.
American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food…
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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works