American Water Works (AWK) Dividend Yield, Date & History $147.04 +0.61 (+0.42%) Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$147.08 +0.05 (+0.03%) As of 05/2/2025 06:16 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock American Water Works Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.08%Annual Dividend$3.06Next Dividend Payment Jun. 3 Dividend Increase Track Record 17 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 8.40%Dividend Payout Ratio 56.77% American Water Works (AWK) pays an annual dividend of $3.06 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.08%. The next quarterly payment of $0.8275 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, May 13. AWK has grown its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.73%. The company currently pays out 56.77% of its earnings and 29.26% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryAWK Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of American Water Works' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open American Water Works in Dividend Calculator AWK Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks American Water Works' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open American Water Works in Dividend Yield Calculator American Water Works vs. The CompetitionCompare American Water Works' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAmerican Water WorksUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.06$0.04$1.41Dividend Yield2.08%5.66%4.01%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth8.40%3.53%11.35%Track Record17 years26 years20 yearsAmerican Water Works Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings56.77%Based on This Year's Estimate53.59%Based on Next Year's Estimate49.92%Based on Cashflow29.26% American Water Works Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date4/30/2025quarterly$0.8275+$0.06258.17%2.26%5/13/20255/13/20256/3/202512/6/2024quarterly$0.7650 - 2.33%2/7/20252/7/20253/4/202510/29/2024quarterly$0.7650 - 2.25%11/12/202411/12/202412/3/20247/31/2024quarterly$0.7650 - 2.15%8/13/20248/13/20249/4/20245/1/2024quarterly$0.7650+$0.05758.13%2.49%5/13/20245/14/20246/3/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for AWK and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for American Water Works and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 12/6/2023quarterly$0.7075 - 2.15%2/7/20242/8/20243/1/202410/31/2023quarterly$0.7075 - 2.41%11/13/202311/14/202312/1/20237/26/2023quarterly$0.7075 - 1.92%8/7/20238/8/20239/1/2023This table shows American Water Works' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. American Water Works Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is American Water Works's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for American Water Works is 2.08%. Learn more on AWK's dividend yield history. How much is American Water Works's annual dividend? The annual dividend for AWK shares is $3.06. Learn more on AWK's annual dividend history. How often does American Water Works pay dividends? American Water Works pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is American Water Works's next dividend payment? American Water Works's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.8275 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. When was American Water Works's most recent dividend payment? American Water Works's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.7650 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. When is American Water Works's ex-dividend date? American Water Works's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 13, 2025. When was American Water Works's most recent ex-dividend date? American Water Works's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, February 7, 2025. Is American Water Works's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.40% per year. What track record does American Water Works have of raising its dividend? American Water Works has increased its dividend for the past 17 consecutive years. When did American Water Works last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0625 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. What is American Water Works's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for AWK is: 56.77% based on the trailing year of earnings 53.59% based on this year's estimates 49.92% based on next year's estimates 29.26% based on cash flow Is American Water Works a good dividend stock? American Water Works' dividend yield of 2.13% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 17 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. American Water Works' dividend payout ratio of 56.77% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate American Water Works stock as a Reduce, forecasting potential downside risks or overvaluation, signaling caution for investors. 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