# American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Water
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $142.75 USD |
| Market Cap | $28.37B |
| P/E (TTM) | 24.61 |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.80 |
| 52-Week Range | $120.57 – $144.14 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.41% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.41% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.45 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.58 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 18 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 8.2% / 8.2% / 8.2% / 9.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 58.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -64.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 61.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -68.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $0.8950 | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-05-12 | $0.8950 | 2026-06-02 |
| 2026-02-10 | $0.8275 | 2026-03-03 |
| 2025-11-13 | $0.8275 | 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-08-12 | $0.8275 | 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-05-13 | $0.8275 | 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-02-07 | $0.7650 | 2025-03-04 |
| 2024-11-12 | $0.7650 | 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-08-13 | $0.7650 | 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-05-13 | $0.7650 | 2024-06-03 |
| 2024-02-07 | $0.7075 | 2024-03-01 |
| 2023-11-13 | $0.7075 | 2023-12-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does American Water Works Company, Inc. do?

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) operates in the Regulated Water industry within the Utilities sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is AWK's market cap?

American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has a market capitalization of approximately $28.37 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does AWK pay a dividend?

Yes, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.41%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does AWK pay dividends?

American Water Works Company, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.58 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AWK's payout ratio?

American Water Works Company, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/awk/peers

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