American Water Works (AWK) Dividends

131.71
1.62
1.25 %
Dividend Yield 2.62%
Annual Dividend (TTM) $3.45
Ex-Dividend Date Aug 10, 2026
Growth Streak 12

AWK Dividend History Chart

Annual Dividend:

American Water Works (AWK) Dividend Payments

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Frequency
Aug 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 Sep 1, 2026 $0.895 Quarterly
May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 $0.895 Quarterly
Feb 10, 2026 Feb 10, 2026 Mar 3, 2026 $0.8275 Quarterly
Nov 13, 2025 Nov 13, 2025 Dec 2, 2025 $0.8275 Quarterly
Aug 12, 2025 Aug 12, 2025 Sep 3, 2025 $0.8275 Quarterly
May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025 Jun 3, 2025 $0.8275 Quarterly
Feb 7, 2025 Feb 7, 2025 Mar 4, 2025 $0.765 Quarterly
Nov 12, 2024 Nov 12, 2024 Dec 3, 2024 $0.765 Quarterly
Aug 13, 2024 Aug 13, 2024 Sep 4, 2024 $0.765 Quarterly
May 13, 2024 May 14, 2024 Jun 3, 2024 $0.765 Quarterly
Feb 7, 2024 Feb 8, 2024 Mar 1, 2024 $0.7075 Quarterly
Nov 13, 2023 Nov 14, 2023 Dec 1, 2023 $0.7075 Quarterly
Aug 7, 2023 Aug 8, 2023 Sep 1, 2023 $0.7075 Quarterly
May 8, 2023 May 9, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 $0.7075 Quarterly
Feb 6, 2023 Feb 7, 2023 Mar 1, 2023 $0.655 Quarterly
Nov 7, 2022 Nov 8, 2022 Dec 1, 2022 $0.655 Quarterly
Aug 8, 2022 Aug 9, 2022 Sep 1, 2022 $0.655 Quarterly
May 9, 2022 May 10, 2022 Jun 1, 2022 $0.655 Quarterly
Feb 7, 2022 Feb 8, 2022 Mar 1, 2022 $0.6025 Quarterly
Nov 9, 2021 Nov 10, 2021 Dec 1, 2021 $0.6025 Quarterly
Aug 9, 2021 Aug 10, 2021 Sep 1, 2021 $0.6025 Quarterly
May 10, 2021 May 11, 2021 Jun 1, 2021 $0.6025 Quarterly
Feb 5, 2021 Feb 8, 2021 Mar 2, 2021 $0.55 Quarterly
Nov 9, 2020 Nov 10, 2020 Dec 2, 2020 $0.55 Quarterly
Aug 11, 2020 Aug 12, 2020 Sep 1, 2020 $0.55 Quarterly
May 11, 2020 May 12, 2020 Jun 2, 2020 $0.55 Quarterly
Feb 6, 2020 Feb 7, 2020 Mar 4, 2020 $0.5 Quarterly
Nov 8, 2019 Nov 12, 2019 Dec 4, 2019 $0.5 Quarterly
Aug 8, 2019 Aug 9, 2019 Sep 4, 2019 $0.5 Quarterly
May 10, 2019 May 13, 2019 Jun 4, 2019 $0.5 Quarterly
Feb 6, 2019 Feb 7, 2019 Mar 1, 2019 $0.455 Quarterly
Nov 8, 2018 Nov 12, 2018 Dec 4, 2018 $0.455 Quarterly
Aug 9, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Sep 4, 2018 $0.455 Quarterly
May 10, 2018 May 11, 2018 Jun 1, 2018 $0.455 Quarterly
Feb 6, 2018 Feb 7, 2018 Mar 1, 2018 $0.415 Quarterly
Nov 9, 2017 Nov 10, 2017 Dec 1, 2017 $0.415 Quarterly
Aug 7, 2017 Aug 9, 2017 Sep 1, 2017 $0.415 Quarterly
May 3, 2017 May 5, 2017 Jun 1, 2017 $0.415 Quarterly
Feb 3, 2017 Feb 7, 2017 Mar 1, 2017 $0.375 Quarterly
Nov 7, 2016 Nov 9, 2016 Dec 1, 2016 $0.375 Quarterly
Aug 4, 2016 Aug 8, 2016 Sep 1, 2016 $0.375 Quarterly
May 5, 2016 May 9, 2016 Jun 1, 2016 $0.375 Quarterly
Feb 4, 2016 Feb 8, 2016 Mar 1, 2016 $0.34 Quarterly
Nov 5, 2015 Nov 9, 2015 Dec 1, 2015 $0.34 Quarterly
Aug 6, 2015 Aug 10, 2015 Sep 1, 2015 $0.34 Quarterly
May 7, 2015 May 11, 2015 Jun 1, 2015 $0.34 Quarterly
Feb 5, 2015 Feb 9, 2015 Mar 2, 2015 $0.31 Quarterly
Nov 6, 2014 Nov 10, 2014 Dec 1, 2014 $0.31 Quarterly
Aug 7, 2014 Aug 11, 2014 Sep 2, 2014 $0.31 Quarterly
May 8, 2014 May 12, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 $0.31 Quarterly
Jan 30, 2014 Feb 3, 2014 Mar 3, 2014 $0.28 Quarterly
Nov 13, 2013 Nov 15, 2013 Dec 2, 2013 $0.28 Quarterly
Aug 15, 2013 Aug 19, 2013 Sep 3, 2013 $0.28 Quarterly
May 22, 2013 May 24, 2013 Jun 3, 2013 $0.28 Quarterly
Dec 18, 2012 Dec 20, 2012 Dec 28, 2012 $0.25 Quarterly
Nov 14, 2012 Nov 16, 2012 Dec 3, 2012 $0.25 Semi-Annual
Jul 3, 2012 Jul 6, 2012 Sep 3, 2012 $0.25 Quarterly
Apr 18, 2012 Apr 20, 2012 Jun 1, 2012 $0.23 Quarterly
Feb 1, 2012 Feb 3, 2012 Mar 1, 2012 $0.23 Quarterly
Nov 16, 2011 Nov 18, 2011 Dec 1, 2011 $0.23 Quarterly
Aug 10, 2011 Aug 12, 2011 Sep 1, 2011 $0.23 Quarterly
May 16, 2011 May 18, 2011 Jun 1, 2011 $0.22 Quarterly
Feb 16, 2011 Feb 18, 2011 Mar 1, 2011 $0.22 Quarterly
Nov 16, 2010 Nov 18, 2010 Dec 1, 2010 $0.22 Quarterly
Aug 16, 2010 Aug 18, 2010 Sep 1, 2010 $0.22 Quarterly
May 14, 2010 May 18, 2010 Jun 1, 2010 $0.21 Quarterly
Feb 16, 2010 Feb 18, 2010 Mar 1, 2010 $0.21 Quarterly
Nov 16, 2009 Nov 18, 2009 Dec 1, 2009 $0.21 Quarterly
Aug 14, 2009 Aug 18, 2009 Sep 1, 2009 $0.21 Quarterly
May 14, 2009 May 18, 2009 Jun 1, 2009 $0.2 Quarterly
Feb 13, 2009 Feb 18, 2009 Mar 2, 2009 $0.2 Quarterly
Nov 14, 2008 Nov 18, 2008 Dec 1, 2008 $0.2 Quarterly
Aug 13, 2008 Aug 15, 2008 Sep 2, 2008 $0.2 Quarterly

AWK Dividend Statistics

5Y Average Yield
1.95%
10Y High Yield
2.36%
10Y Low Yield
1.43%
Yield vs 5Y Average
+34.36%
5Y Dividend Growth
+52.94%
Years Paying Dividends
19

Summary

American Water Works (AWK) has maintained a consistent dividend policy, increasing its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. The current dividend yield is 2.62%, reflecting a stable income profile for long-term dividend investors.

AWK vs Top Dividend Stocks

Company Dividend Yield Annual Dividend Ex-Date
Nextera Energy 3.11% $2.4361 Aug 27, 2026
Constellation Energy 0.6% $1.6673 Aug 17, 2026
Southern Company 3.36% $3 Aug 16, 2026
Xcel Energy Inc 3.12% $2.3475 Sep 14, 2026
DTE Energy Company 3.63% $4.66 Sep 20, 2026
NiSource Inc 2.86% $1.18 Jul 30, 2026
Public Service Enterprise Group 3.74% $2.64 Sep 8, 2026
Dominion Energy Inc 4.25% $2.67 Sep 3, 2026
Exelon Corporation 3.9% $1.66 Sep 3, 2026
CenterPoint Energy Inc 2.32% $0.92 Aug 19, 2026

Methodology

We calculate dividend metrics using dividend payment records, historical stock prices, and company financial data obtained from trusted market data providers, including Twelve Data, Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), and Polygon.io. Historical dividend data is available from 2004 onward, subject to company listing history and data availability

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American Water Works (AWK) Dividend FAQs

  • Does American Water Works (AWK) pay dividends?

    Yes, American Water Works (AWK) currently pays dividends. The annual dividend (TTM) is $3.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.62%.

  • What is American Water Works (AWK)'s current dividend yield?

    American Water Works (AWK)'s current dividend yield is 2.62%, based on the latest annual dividend (TTM) and current share price.

  • When is American Water Works (AWK)'s ex-dividend date?

    No upcoming ex-dividend date has been announced.

  • What is American Water Works (AWK)'s dividend payment frequency?

    American Water Works (AWK) pays dividends quarterly.

  • Has American Water Works (AWK) increased its dividend over time?

    Yes. American Water Works (AWK) has increased its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years.

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