AWK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

AWK has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 4.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.45%
Payout Ratio 74.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.33%
Consistency Lifetime 98.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.74%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 18
Dividend Rating 67.87%
Ex-Dividend in 6 days: Buy before Feb 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 3.1%
Total Return 5y: -14.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Water Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SBS 18,925 M 5.32% 17.2%
HTO 1,736 M 3.38% 3.54%
CWT 2,654 M 2.63% 3.03%
CWCO 603 M 1.72% 4.59%
AWR 2,825 M 2.55% 2.69%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SBS 18,925 M 99.9% 77.3%
CWCO 603 M 10.1% 94.3%
AWR 2,825 M 8.48% 98.0%
CWT 2,654 M 6.87% 97.5%
WTRG 10,981 M 6.55% 99.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Water Utilities

SBS
Companhia de Saneamento
 5.32% Yield

AWK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 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 0.8275 -0.1% N/A
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% 0.34%
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 Company (NYSE: AWK) operates the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility, serving roughly 3.5 million customers across 14 states. Its portfolio includes about 80 surface-water treatment plants, 520 groundwater treatment plants, 190 wastewater facilities, 54,500 mi of pipelines, 1,200 wells, 1,800 pumping stations, 1,100 storage sites and 75 dams, delivering services to residential, commercial, industrial, fire-protection and public-sector users, as well as to military installations.

What is the Dividend Yield of AWK?

As of February 2026, AWK`s dividend yield is 2.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.08 USD by the current share price of 126.57.

Does AWK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AWK paid a dividend of 4.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-10 and the payout was 0.8275 USD.

How often does AWK pay dividends?

AWK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AWK has issued 5 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 4 payments are between 0.852 (+3.0%) and 0.883 (+6.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AWK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8275 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Water Works (AWK) is 2026-02-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AWK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Water Works (AWK) is 2026-02-10.

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 2.74%. If you bought AWK's shares at 148.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.74% 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 2.45% 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 74.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AWK?

AWK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.87%. 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: 2026-01-26 02:15