AWK Dividend History & Yield
American Water Works Company, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 62 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.895 | $89.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 (in 153 days) | Feb 23, 2027 | $0.895 | $89.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 (in 244 days) | May 25, 2027 | $0.895 | $89.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 335 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.895 | $89.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AWK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.58 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AWK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 336 | $47,055 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,676 | $235,274 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,352 | $470,548 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.55%. $10,000 in AWK would currently pay about $255 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AWK dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.895 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.895 | +8.1% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | — | $0.828 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | — | $0.828 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | — | $0.828 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.828 | +8.2% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | — | $0.765 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.765 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | — | $0.765 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2024 | — | $0.765 | +8.1% |
| Feb 7, 2024 | — | $0.708 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2023 | — | $0.708 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | — | $0.708 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2023 | — | $0.708 | +8.1% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | — | $0.655 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | — | $0.655 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | — | $0.655 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2022 | — | $0.655 | +8.6% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | — | $0.603 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +9.6% |
| Feb 5, 2021 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
AWK scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About American Water Works Company, Inc.
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. The company also operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 520 groundwater treatment plants; 170 wastewater treatment plants; 55,000 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,800 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 75 dams.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water. First dividend on our records: Aug 13, 2008. 73 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AWK dividend FAQ
When is AWK's next ex-dividend date?
AWK's next ex-dividend date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 62 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.895 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.
How often does AWK pay dividends?
AWK pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.895 per share with an ex-date of Aug 11, 2026.
What is AWK's dividend yield?
AWK's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.45%, based on $3.446 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $140.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.58 per share, is 2.55%.
How much does AWK pay per share?
AWK pays about $0.895 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.58 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $358.00 a year.
Has AWK grown or cut its dividend?
AWK has raised its annual dividend for 17 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.4% a year (+8.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AWK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.55%, you would need about 336 shares of AWK (roughly $47,055 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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