AWK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
AWK has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 3.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Water Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS NYSE Companhia de Saneamento |
22,014 M | 2.23% | 47.81% |
| WTRG NYSE Essential Utilities |
11,581 M | 3.64% | 3.45% |
| CWCO NASDAQ Consolidated Water |
449 M | 1.80% | 5.52% |
| AWR NYSE American States Water |
3,308 M | 2.65% | 2.53% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWCO NASDAQ Consolidated Water |
449 M | 16.13% | 97.2% |
| SBS NYSE Companhia de Saneamento |
22,014 M | 19.31% | 100.0% |
| AWR NYSE American States Water |
3,308 M | 8.27% | 100.0% |
| WTRG NYSE Essential Utilities |
11,581 M | 6.27% | 100.0% |
AWK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | 2026-08-11 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.895 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-12 | 2026-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.895 | +8.1% | 0.71% |
| 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% | 0.45% |
| 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% |
AWK Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, AWK's dividend yield is 2.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.45 USD by the current share price of 142.75.
As of October 2026, AWK paid a dividend of 3.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-11 and the payout was 0.895 USD.
AWK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AWK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AWK for the next payments are between 0.888 (-0.8%) and 0.961 (+7.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.61%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.895 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Water Works (AWK) is currently unknown.
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.
AWK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.12% per year. Strong growth: AWK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
AWK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.20%. If you bought AWK's shares at 156.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.20% of your original purchase price.
AWK 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: American Water Works has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
AWK's 2.70% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of AWK is 59.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
AWK's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.65%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
AWK Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-18 02:05 UTC