Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.50
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
43.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
CWCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
CWCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$0.50
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR13.7%
5Y CAGR8.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return-17.8%
5Y Total Return158.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,83910Y ago$26,41520Y ago$13,880
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.
CWCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
CWCO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. distributes 43.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CWCO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.7% and 5-year CAGR of 8.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CWCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 158.4%, with dividends contributing 17.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,415 today.
CWCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.15
Avg/Payment$0.1072
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 1.99% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 1.90% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 1.69% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 1.52% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 1.47% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1400 | ↑ +27.3% | 1.53% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.74% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.59% | Jan 31, 2025 |
CWCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
43.3% payout
Streak
3Y
8.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#9 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWCOConsolidated Water C… | $449M | 1.8% | 43.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
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2nd  ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $348M | 3.6% | 55.5% | 32 | Sustainable |
1st  GWRSGlobal Water Resourc… | $232M | 3.7% | 2.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 AWRAmerican States Wate… | $3.3B | 2.3% | 57.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
 CWTCalifornia Water Ser… | $2.8B | 2.7% | 57.6% | 27 | Sustainable |
 AWKAmerican Water Works… | $26.4B | 2.4% | 57.0% | 18 | Sustainable |
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CWCO Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | 66.7% | 4 | $1.14 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $0.30 | -16.7% | 3 | $1.77 | 16.9% | 5.90x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.36 | 5.9% | 4 | $1.86 | 19.4% | 5.17x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $0.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.38 | 89.5% | 1.12x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.06 | 566.7% | 0.18x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.61 | 55.7% | 1.79x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $0.34 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.56 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $0.43 | 88.9% | 5 | $0.75 | 56.7% | 1.76x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $0.22 | -25.0% | 3 | $0.41 | 54.9% | 1.82x | 1.9% |
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CWCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CWCO stock.
How much dividend does CWCO pay per share?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CWCO's next ex-dividend date?
CWCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CWCO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CWCO's dividend safe?
CWCO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.3% and FCF payout ratio of +26.2%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CWCO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CWCO pay dividends?
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CWCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CWCO five years ago would be worth approximately $25,839 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CWCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CWCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.