AWK is American Water Works Company, Inc. (Utilities). Trading at $130.25. Current dividend yield: 2.80%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.58 |
| Current yield | 2.80% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Nov 11, 2026(in 38 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Dec 02, 2026 · $0.8950 |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 01, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.8950 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 8.60% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 8.15% |
| Payout ratio | 59% |
| Market cap | $25.88B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $0.8950 |
| 2026-05-12 | $0.8950 |
| 2026-02-10 | $0.8275 |
| 2025-11-13 | $0.8275 |
| 2025-08-12 | $0.8275 |
| 2025-05-13 | $0.8275 |
| 2025-02-07 | $0.7650 |
| 2024-11-12 | $0.7650 |
Price chart & technicals
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About AWK
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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Frequently asked
What is AWK's dividend yield?
AWK (American Water Works Company, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.80%, which works out to about $3.58 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is AWK's next ex-dividend date?
AWK's next ex-dividend date is Nov 11, 2026 (in 38 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did AWK last pay a dividend?
AWK's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 01, 2026.
How often does AWK pay dividends?
AWK pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is AWK growing its dividend?
AWK has been growing its dividend at a 8.15% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-10-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.