Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.25
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
57.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
AWK Dividend Income Check
Safety
57.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
AWK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$3.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout57.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR8.1%
5Y CAGR8.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return-12.7%
5Y Total Return-8.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,16510Y ago$20,41820Y ago$76,393
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AWK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
AWK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Water Works Company, Inc. distributes 57.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AWK has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1% and 5-year CAGR of 8.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AWK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -8.3%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,418 today.
AWK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.53
Avg/Payment$0.7264
Latest Change+8.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026Latest | $0.9000 | ↑ +8.8% | 2.66% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.8275 | — | 2.65% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.8275 | — | 2.47% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.8275 | — | 2.24% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.8275 | ↑ +8.2% | 2.33% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.7650 | — | 2.50% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.7650 | — | 2.27% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.7650 | — | 2.08% | Sep 4, 2024 |
AWK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
57.0% payout
Streak
12Y
8.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWKAmerican Water Works… | $24.6B | 2.6% | 57.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  WTRGEssential Utilities,… | $10.6B | 3.6% | 60.6% | 26 | Watch |
 CWTCalifornia Water Ser… | $2.6B | 2.9% | 57.6% | 22 | Sustainable |
 MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $946M | 2.7% | 58.2% | 21 | Sustainable |
 YORWThe York Water Compa… | $465M | 3.0% | 62.9% | 31 | Watch |
2nd  ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $323M | 3.9% | 55.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
 AWRAmerican States Wate… | $2.9B | 2.5% | — | 24 | Unknown |
1st  GWRSGlobal Water Resourc… | $202M | 4.3% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 WMSAdvanced Drainage Sy… | $12.1B | 0.4% | 11.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
AWK Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.73 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $3.25 | 8.2% | 4 | $5.70 | 57.0% | 1.76x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $3.00 | 8.1% | 4 | $5.39 | 55.7% | 1.80x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $2.78 | 8.2% | 4 | $4.89 | 56.8% | 1.76x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $2.57 | 8.9% | 4 | $4.51 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $2.36 | 9.7% | 4 | $6.94 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $2.15 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.90 | 55.1% | 1.81x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $1.96 | 9.8% | 4 | $3.43 | 57.0% | 1.75x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | 9.9% | 4 | $3.15 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | 10.6% | 4 | $2.38 | 68.1% | 1.47x | 1.1% |
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Start ComparisonAWK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AWK stock.
How much dividend does AWK pay per share?
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AWK's next ex-dividend date?
AWK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AWK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AWK's dividend safe?
AWK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +57.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AWK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, American Water Works Company, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AWK pay dividends?
American Water Works Company, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AWK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AWK five years ago would be worth approximately $9,165 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AWK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AWK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.