AWK Dividend Yield 2026: American Water Works Company, Inc.

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Data last updated: Oct 19, 2026

Snapshot (as of Oct 19, 2026): American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays a $3.38 annual dividend ($0.90 quarterly), yielding 2.65% at $134.94/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-11. 12 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 2.65%

Annual Dividend: $3.38 per share

Payout Ratio: 58.5%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-11

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Utilities

Years of Dividend History: 19

About American Water Works Company, Inc. Dividend

American Water Works Company, Inc. dividend comes from the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, serving roughly 3.6 million active customers across 14 states. AWK currently yields 2.78%, with trailing twelve-month payments of $3.3780 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 11, 2026. A beta of 0.569 points to below-average price volatility, which suits income investors who prioritize predictability over price swings.

Dividend Safety

American Water Works Company, Inc. pays out 58.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). Water and wastewater service is a non-discretionary utility, and AWK's network spans 55,000 miles of mains and pipes serving residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers — demand that does not disappear in a downturn. American Water Works Company, Inc. dividend safety benefits from that captive customer base, though capital-intensive infrastructure at this scale requires ongoing investment that competes with dividend growth for available cash.

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

American Water Works Company, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 9.3% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.8600 to $3.2475 over that period (2026 data is partial and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 34.4% in 2012, while the smallest single-year step-up visible in the complete annual data was roughly 7.4% between 2022 and 2023.

American Water Works Company, Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+8.1%	$2.57 (2022)	$3.25 (2025)
5-Year	+8.6%	$2.15 (2020)	$3.25 (2025)
10-Year	+9.3%	$1.33 (2015)	$3.25 (2025)

Is American Water Works Company, Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

AWK fits dividend investors who want a moderate (2–4%) yield backed by a non-discretionary utility business. At 2.78%, the current yield sits meaningfully above the 5-year average of 1.99%, which means buyers today are locking in a higher income rate relative to recent history. Twelve consecutive years of dividend increases and a 9.3% CAGR show a real commitment to growing the payout. The trade-off is that growth at this pace from a regulated utility depends on rate approvals and capital spending cycles, and the yield, while above its own historical average, remains in moderate territory for income-focused portfolios.

Recent American Water Works Company, Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-11	$0.8950
2026-05-12	$0.8950
2026-02-10	$0.8275
2025-11-13	$0.8275
2025-08-12	$0.8275
2025-05-13	$0.8275
2025-02-07	$0.7650
2024-11-12	$0.7650
2024-08-13	$0.7650
2024-05-13	$0.7650

American Water Works Company, Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.6175
2025	$3.2475
2024	$3.0025
2023	$2.7775
2022	$2.5675

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AWK pay dividends?

Yes, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays a $0.90 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 2.65%.

How often does AWK pay dividends?

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does AWK pay monthly dividends?

No — American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays quarterly, not monthly.

How much does AWK pay per month?

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays about $0.28 per share per month at the current annual dividend rate of $3.38. Actual payments arrive quarterly; this figure normalizes annual income to a monthly view.

What is AWK's dividend yield?

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) currently yields 2.65% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has American Water Works Company, Inc. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history window from 2010 to 2025. Annual payments have increased each year in the complete data, though the available history covers only 15 years and cannot speak to periods before 2010.

How fast has American Water Works Company, Inc. grown its dividend?

American Water Works Company, Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.8600 to $3.2475 over that period.

Is American Water Works Company, Inc. dividend safe?

The 58.5% payout ratio, classified as moderate (40–60%), leaves meaningful earnings coverage above the dividend. AWK serves approximately 3.6 million customers with non-discretionary water and wastewater service, which supports demand continuity, though no future payment is guaranteed.

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