AWK Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with AWK's current 2.65% yield and 6.6% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.65%
Annual Dividend: $3.38 per share
Share Price: $134.94
Payout Ratio: 58.5%
AWK DRIP Calculator
Model AWK dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 6.6% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in AWK 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in AWK on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,192.94 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 119.3%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,129.74 (113% return). Reinvesting dividends added $63.2 in extra value.
Starting share price: $74.84 — Current share price: $134.94
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AWK's current dividend yield?
- AWK (American Water Works Company, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.65%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $265 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much AWK do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from AWK at its current yield of 2.65%, you would need approximately $452,830 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does AWK pay monthly dividends?
- No, AWK pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is AWK's dividend safe?
- AWK's payout ratio is 58.5%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is AWK's dividend growth rate?
- AWK's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 6.6% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in AWK 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in AWK on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,192.94 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 119.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,129.74 — meaning DRIP added $63.2 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the AWK dividend page.