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American Water Works Company Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

AWK dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.7075
Forward Dividend yield
2.32%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

AWK dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.33%
Industry
2.44%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

AWK dividend payout ratio

American Water Works Company Inc paid out 57.8% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
42.2%
Payout ratio
57.8%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

AWK vs Water Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
AWK2.33%Yes0+57.80%
SBS1.59%No3+21.80%
WTRG3.30%Yes0+64.90%
CWT2.21%Yes0+42.20%
AWR2.40%Yes0+50.10%

AWK dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Mar 1, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Feb 7, 2024

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American Water Works Company Dividends FAQ

Does American Water Works Company pay a dividend?

Yes, AWK has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is American Water Works Company's Dividend Payment Date?

American Water Works Company's last dividend payment date was on 2024-03-01, when American Water Works Company shareholders who owned AWK shares before 2024-02-07 received a dividend payment of $0.7075 per share. American Water Works Company's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add AWK to your watchlist to be reminded of AWK's next dividend payment.

Is American Water Works Company's dividend stable?

Yes, AWK's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does American Water Works Company have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, AWK's past year earnings per share was $4.90, and their annual dividend per share is $2.83. AWK's dividend payout ratio is 57.8%, which is sustainable.

How much is American Water Works Company's dividend?

AWK pays a dividend of $2.83 per share. AWK's annual dividend yield is 2.33%. American Water Works Company's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 2.44%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.19%.

What is American Water Works Company's Ex-Dividend Date?

American Water Works Company's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-02-07. American Water Works Company shareholders who own AWK stock before this date received American Water Works Company's last dividend payment of $0.7075 per share on 2024-03-01. American Water Works Company's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add AWK to your watchlist to be reminded before AWK's ex-dividend date.

Is American Water Works Company's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, AWK's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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