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AWK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield

AWK has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 3.19 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.23%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.19
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.66%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.27%
Payout Ratio 57.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 2.7% (S&P 500: 17.6%)
Total Return 5y: 1.8% (S&P 500: 112.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Water Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SBS 16,555 M 2.70% 8.90%
WTRG 11,418 M 3.17% 3.46%
HTO 1,736 M 3.27% 2.95%
AWR 2,906 M 2.48% 2.70%
CWT 2,964 M 2.37% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
AWR 2,906 M 8.76% 98.0%
AWK 27,519 M 8.71% 98.3%
WTRG 11,418 M 6.88% 99.6%
CWT 2,964 M 6.66% 97.4%
MSEX 1,019 M 6.02% 98.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AWK Dividends with its Peer-Group

WTRG
Essential Utilities
 3.17% Yield
AWR
American States
 2.48% Yield
CWT
California Water
 2.37% Yield
SBS
Companhia de
 2.70% Yield
GWRS
Global Water
 2.85% Yield

AWK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.34%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.32%
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
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-05-22 2013-05-24 2013-06-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

AWK Dividend FAQ

American Water Works Company (NYSE: AWK) is the largest publicly-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, operating in 14 states and serving roughly 3.5 million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of AWK?

As of October 2025, AWK`s dividend yield is 2.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.19 USD by the current share price of 142.58.

Does AWK pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, AWK paid a dividend of 3.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-12 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 2025-08-12.

Will AWK pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.828 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-12. 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 8.71% 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 2.27%. If you bought AWK's shares at 140.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.19 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AWK?

AWK Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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 2.23% 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 57.7%. 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 62.66%. 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 (CAGR)?

American Water Works`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 0.0%),

Has American Water Works ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1996-07-26 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:35