American Water Works (AWK) Dividend Yield, Date & History $135.68 +2.11 (+1.58%) As of 02:40 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest American Water Works Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.64%Annual Dividend$3.58Recent Dividend Payment Sep. 1 Dividend Increase Track Record 18 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 8.61%Dividend Payout Ratio 62.05% American Water Works (AWK) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.58 per share and a dividend yield of 2.64%. Investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, August 11, 2026 received the most recent quarterly payment of $0.8950 per share, paid on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. AWK has grown its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 8.61% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 62.05% of its earnings and 34.83% 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. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. 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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 and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAmerican Water WorksUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.58$0.06$1.73Dividend Yield2.65%4.01%3.69%Track Record18 years19 years11 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 Earnings62.05%Based on This Year's Estimate58.78%Based on Next Year's Estimate54.32%Based on Cashflow34.93% American Water Works Dividend History by Quarter 10/20/2024 - 10/20/2026 Dividend Date Dividend Date From Dividend Date To 3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y10YALL More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/29/2026quarterly$0.8950 - 2.63%8/11/20268/11/20269/1/20264/29/2026quarterly$0.8950+$0.06758.16%2.81%5/12/20265/12/20266/2/202612/5/2025quarterly$0.8275 - 2.65%2/10/20262/10/20263/3/202610/28/2025quarterly$0.8275 - 2.52%11/13/202511/13/202512/2/20257/30/2025quarterly$0.8275 - 2.35%8/12/20258/12/20259/3/2025Federal Reserve’s Disturbing Plan To Control Your Money (Ad)A Federal Reserve filing, Docket No. OP-1670, is drawing scrutiny for language that could expand the Fed's visibility into consumer bank transactions. A pilot program is reportedly already underway, with wider rollout at major banks possibly beginning this summer. Martin D. Weiss, PhD, founder of Weiss Ratings, breaks down what the document says and what steps account holders might consider.Click here to see the document and learn protective steps4/30/2025quarterly$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%11/12/202411/12/202412/3/2024This table shows American Water Works' quarterly dividend 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' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for American Water Works is 2.65%. Learn more on AWK's dividend yield history. How much is American Water Works' annual dividend? The annual dividend for AWK shares is $3.58. 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 was American Water Works' most recent dividend payment? American Water Works' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.8950 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. When was American Water Works' most recent ex-dividend date? American Water Works' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Is American Water Works' dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.61% per year. What track record does American Water Works have of raising its dividend? American Water Works has increased its dividend for the past 18 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 $0.0675 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. What is American Water Works' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for AWK is: 62.05% based on the trailing year of earnings 58.78% based on this year's estimates 54.32% based on next year's estimates 34.93% based on cash flow Is American Water Works a good dividend stock? American Water Works' dividend yield of 2.65% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 18 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 62.05% 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 Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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