HTO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

HTO has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 1.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.35%
Payout Ratio 47.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.2%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.8%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 61.6%
Chowder Number yield + growth 8.6% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +41.1% avg 2.37% vs now 3.35%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 4.0x elevated
Income per 10k invested 335 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly HTO annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash H2O America distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year HTO year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how H2O America's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History HTO dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how H2O America's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SBS NYSE
Companhia de Saneamento
19,112 M 2.23% 46.66%
AWR NYSE
American States Water
3,369 M 2.71% 2.45%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
SBS NYSE
Companhia de Saneamento
19,112 M 19.31% 100.0%
AWR NYSE
American States Water
3,369 M 8.31% 100.0%

HTO Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.67% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.68% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.61% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.64% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of August 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 2026-06-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.76%
2026-02-09 2026-02-09 2026-03-02 Quarterly 0.44 +4.8% 0.85%
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.89%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.84%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.79%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.42 +5% 0.83%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.73%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.65%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.72%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.4 +5.3% 0.67%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.59%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.55%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.5%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.38 +5.6% 0.47%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.52%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.54%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.63%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 +5.9% 0.54%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.48%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.48%

HTO Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of HTO?

As of August 2026, HTO's dividend yield is 3.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 61.08.

Does HTO pay a dividend?

As of August 2026, HTO paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-11 and the payout was 0.44 USD.

How often does HTO pay dividends?

HTO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HTO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-11.

HTO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HTO for the next payments are between 0.438 (-0.5%) and 0.462 (+5.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.93%.

Will HTO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.44 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for H2O America (HTO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HTO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for H2O America (HTO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HTO?

HTO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.24% per year. Strong growth: HTO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HTO?

HTO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.76%. If you bought HTO's shares at 62.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.76% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HTO?

HTO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: H2O America has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HTO have a good Dividend Yield?

HTO's 3.35% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HTO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HTO is 47.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HTO?

HTO's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.59%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HTO Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in HTO's Outstanding Shares?

H2O America's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 11.3% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 94.1%). Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has HTO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 17, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 16,765,800 0%
1986 16,828,800 +0.38%
1987 16,876,900 +0.29%
1988 16,967,000 +0.53%
1989 17,024,000 +0.34%
1990 17,045,000 +0.12%
1991 17,045,000 0%
1992 18,300,300 +7.36%
1993 19,525,500 +6.69%
1994 19,515,000 -0.05%
1995 19,481,100 -0.17%
1996 19,039,000 -2.27%
1997 19,039,000 0%
1998 18,654,500 -2.02%
1999 18,654,500 0%
2000 18,264,300 -2.09%
2001 18,270,900 +0.04%
2002 18,259,700 -0.06%
2003 21,045,900 +15.26%
2004 18,481,700 -12.18%
2005 18,481,700 0%
2006 18,543,700 +0.34%
2007 18,556,900 +0.07%
2008 18,614,300 +0.31%
2009 18,685,100 +0.38%
2010 18,747,200 +0.33%
2011 18,798,300 +0.27%
2012 18,857,000 +0.31%
2013 20,362,000 +7.98%
2014 20,459,000 +0.48%
2015 20,548,000 +0.44%
2016 20,614,000 +0.32%
2017 20,714,000 +0.49%
2018 23,143,000 +11.73%
2019 28,666,000 +23.86%
2020 28,719,000 +0.18%
2021 30,061,000 +4.67%
2022 30,618,000 +1.85%
2023 32,068,000 +4.74%
2024 33,520,000 +4.53%
2025 36,008,200 +7.42%
2026 40,897,900 +13.58%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-27 02:06 UTC