AWK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

AWK has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 3.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.49%
Payout Ratio 58.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.33%
Consistency Lifetime 98.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.48%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 65.05%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -0.1%
Total Return 5y: 2.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 7,597 M 15.5% 47.5%
AXIA 25,075 M 11.7% 28.6%
ENGI 61,522 M 8.49% 34.4%
ELPC 8,717 M 10.7% 13.2%
SBS 21,376 M 5.32% 19.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 38,069 M 254% 75.3%
GEV 250,616 M 200% 100%
SBS 21,376 M 99.9% 77.3%
CEG 109,891 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 61,522 M 29.3% 84.8%

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 5.32% Yield

AWK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-10 2026-02-10 2026-03-03 Quarterly 0.828 0% 0.68%
2025-11-13 2025-11-13 2025-12-02 Quarterly 0.828 0% 0.64%
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-09-03 Quarterly 0.828 0% 0.57%
2025-05-13 2025-05-13 2025-06-03 Quarterly 0.828 8.2% 0.6%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-03-04 Quarterly 0.765 0% 0.62%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-12-03 Quarterly 0.765 0% 0.57%
2024-08-13 2024-08-13 2024-09-04 Quarterly 0.765 0% 0.54%
2024-05-13 2024-05-14 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.765 8.1% 0.57%
2024-02-07 2024-02-08 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.708 0% 0.58%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.708 0% 0.58%
2023-08-07 2023-08-08 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.708 0% 0.5%
2023-05-08 2023-05-09 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.708 8.1% 0.48%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.655 0% 0.42%
2022-11-07 2022-11-08 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.655 0% 0.47%
2022-08-08 2022-08-09 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.655 0% 0.42%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.655 8.6% 0.44%
2022-02-07 2022-02-08 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.603 0% 0.39%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.603 0% 0.36%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.603 0% 0.34%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.603 9.6% 0.4%
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-03-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2020-08-11 2020-08-12 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2020-05-11 2020-05-12 2020-06-02 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-03-04 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-12-04 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-04 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-06-04 Quarterly 0.5 9.9% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.455 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-12-04 Quarterly 0.455 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.455 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.455 9.6% N/A
2018-02-06 2018-02-07 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.415 10.7% N/A
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.375 10.3% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.34 9.7% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

AWK Dividend FAQ

American Water Works (AWK) provides water and wastewater services across 14 U.S. states. This includes operating and managing water and wastewater facilities for municipal and military clients. The companys infrastructure comprises surface and groundwater treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and extensive pipeline networks. Water utilities are typically regulated monopolies, ensuring stable revenue streams.

What is the Dividend Yield of AWK?

As of March 2026, AWK`s dividend yield is 2.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.31 USD by the current share price of 137.51.

Does AWK pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, AWK paid a dividend of 3.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-10 and the payout was 0.828 USD.

How often does AWK pay dividends?

AWK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AWK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-10.

AWK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AWK for the next payments are between 0.857 (+3.5%) and 0.887 (+7.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.55%.

Will AWK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.828 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Water Works (AWK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AWK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Water Works (AWK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AWK?

AWK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.33% per year.
Strong growth: AWK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AWK?

AWK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.48%. If you bought AWK's shares at 133.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.48% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AWK?

AWK Payout Consistency is 98.4%. 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: American Water Works has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AWK have a good Dividend Yield?

AWK`s 2.49% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AWK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AWK is 58.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AWK?

AWK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.05%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AWK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AWK's Outstanding Shares?

American Water Works's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AWK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 26, 1996 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 61,764,700
1986 60,000,000 -2.86%
1987 60,000,000
1988 62,142,900 +3.57%
1989 58,571,400 -5.75%
1990 59,000,000 +0.73%
1991 61,666,700 +4.52%
1992 61,333,300 -0.54%
1993 69,333,300 +13.04%
1994 65,789,500 -5.11%
1995 69,565,200 +5.74%
1996 77,272,700 +11.08%
1997 79,230,800 +2.53%
1998 81,304,300 +2.62%
1999 97,479,000 +19.89%
2000 98,873,000 +1.43%
2001 100,032,300 +1.17%
2002 100,062,000 +0.03%
2006 158,716,700
2007 160,000,000 +0.81%
2008 160,011,000 +0.01%
2009 174,797,000 +9.24%
2010 176,048,000 +0.72%
2011 177,028,000 +0.56%
2012 178,113,000 +0.61%
2013 179,469,000 +0.76%
2014 180,142,000 +0.37%
2015 180,000,000 -0.08%
2016 178,000,000 -1.11%
2017 179,000,000 +0.56%
2018 181,000,000 +1.12%
2019 181,000,000
2020 181,000,000
2021 182,000,000 +0.55%
2022 182,000,000
2023 195,000,000 +7.14%
2024 195,000,000
2025 195,000,000

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: 2026-03-18 02:38