AWR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

AWR has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.55%
Payout Ratio 73.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.48%
Consistency Lifetime 98.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.65%
Payout FCF 208.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 69.34%

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: -1.4%
Total Return 5y: -3.7%

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% 17.3%
WTRG 10,981 M 3.56% 4.06%
HTO 1,736 M 3.38% 3.43%
CWT 2,649 M 2.63% 2.92%
CWCO 590 M 1.72% 4.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SBS 18,925 M 99.9% 77.3%
CWCO 590 M 10.1% 94.3%
AWK 25,203 M 8.33% 98.4%
CWT 2,649 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

AWR 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
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-02 Quarterly 0.504 0% 0.67%
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% N/A
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 -50% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A

AWR Dividend FAQ

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) is a regulated utility that delivers water to roughly 264,600 customers across 80 communities in Northern, Coastal, and Southern California and supplies electricity to about 24,900 customers in the Big Bear Lake area of San Bernardino County. Its operations are organized into three segments-Water, Electric, and Contracted Services-and it also provides water and wastewater treatment at select U.S. military installations. Founded in 1929, the firm is headquartered in San Dimas, California.

What is the Dividend Yield of AWR?

As of February 2026, AWR`s dividend yield is 2.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.94 USD by the current share price of 70.47.

Does AWR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AWR paid a dividend of 1.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 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 2025-11-14.

AWR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AWR for the next 4 payments are between 0.333 (-33.9%) and 0.373 (-26.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AWR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.504 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. 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 8.48% 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 2.65%. If you bought AWR's shares at 73.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.65% 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 2.55% 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 73.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AWR?

AWR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.34%. 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?

American States Water's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

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

Has AWR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 4, 2013 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 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 38,702,000 +1.64%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38