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AWR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

AWR has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 1.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.48%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.90
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.76%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.70%
Payout Ratio 58.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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: -7.1% (S&P 500: 17.6%)
Total Return 5y: 8.6% (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 AWR Dividends with its Peer-Group

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

AWR 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
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-03 Quarterly 0.504 8.3% 0.68%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-03 Quarterly 0.4655 0% 0.59%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.4655 0% 0.64%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.4655 0% 0.55%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.4655 8.3% 0.57%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.55%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.56%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.54%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.43 8.2% 0.48%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.3975 0% 0.44%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.3975 0% 0.43%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.3975 0% 0.44%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.3975 8.9% 0.45%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.47%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.42%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.365 0% 0.39%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.365 9% 0.41%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-02 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.43%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-02 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.41%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.43%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.335 9.8% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.305 10.9% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.275 7.8% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.255 5.4% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.242 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.242 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.242 8% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.224 0% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.224 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.224 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.224 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.224 5.2% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.213 5.2% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.2025 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-17 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.2025 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.2025 0% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.2025 14.1% N/A
2013-05-13 2013-05-15 2013-06-01 Quarterly 0.1775 0% N/A

AWR Dividend FAQ

American States Water Company (AWR) is a utility company providing essential services to customers across the United States, operating through three main segments: Water, Electric, and Contracted Services. The company serves a significant customer base, with approximately 264,600 water customers and 24,900 electricity customers, primarily in California.

What is the Dividend Yield of AWR?

As of October 2025, AWR`s dividend yield is 2.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.90 USD by the current share price of 76.55.

Does AWR pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, AWR paid a dividend of 1.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.504 USD.

How often does AWR pay dividends?

AWR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AWR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will AWR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.504 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for American States Water (AWR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AWR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of AWR?

AWR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.76% per year.
Strong growth: AWR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AWR?

AWR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.70%. If you bought AWR's shares at 70.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AWR?

AWR Payout Consistency is 98.0%. 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 States Water has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AWR have a good Dividend Yield?

AWR`s 2.48% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AWR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AWR is 58.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AWR?

AWR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AWR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AWR`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

American States Water`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.08% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has American States Water ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-09-04 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 13,031,500
1986 18,536,700 +42.25%
1987 18,608,700 +0.39%
1988 18,680,700 +0.39%
1989 18,785,600 +0.56%
1990 19,496,300 +3.78%
1991 19,856,100 +1.85%
1992 19,934,000 +0.39%
1993 23,523,200 +18.01%
1994 23,535,000 +0.05%
1995 23,535,000
1996 26,874,000 +14.19%
1997 26,874,000
1998 26,874,000
1999 26,874,000
2000 30,513,000 +13.54%
2001 30,513,000
2002 30,376,000 -0.45%
2003 30,510,000 +0.44%
2004 33,610,000 +10.16%
2005 33,818,000 +0.62%
2006 34,228,000 +1.21%
2007 34,714,000 +1.42%
2008 34,880,000 +0.48%
2009 37,332,000 +7.03%
2010 37,556,000 +0.6%
2011 37,946,000 +1.04%
2012 38,738,000 +2.09%
2013 38,944,000 +0.53%
2014 38,634,000 -0.8%
2015 36,835,000 -4.66%
2016 36,772,000 -0.17%
2017 36,874,000 +0.28%
2018 36,959,000 +0.23%
2019 36,996,000 +0.1%
2020 37,007,000 +0.03%
2021 37,029,000 +0.06%
2022 37,049,000 +0.05%
2023 37,085,000 +0.1%
2024 38,076,000 +2.67%
2025 38,642,000 +1.49%

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