American Water Works (AWK) dividend: yield & history
American Water Works · Utilities · ref. ETF XLU · price $136.69
In short — American Water Works pays $3.38/yr per share, a 2.56% yield. Dividend raised for 12 years (~+9%/yr over 5y). Paying since 2008.
How much does American Water Works pay in dividends? Here's its yield, year-by-year history and growth.
📈 1-year price
$136.69-4.4% over range
Aug 28, 25low $121.13 · high $145.43Aug 27, 26
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17% recommend buying · 6 analysts
2.56 %
Yield
$3.38
Annual dividend
12 yrs
Consecutive raises
+9%
Growth /yr (5y)
American Water Works dividend history
| Year | Dividend paid | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.25 | +8% |
| 2024 | $3.00 | +8% |
| 2023 | $2.78 | +8% |
| 2022 | $2.57 | +9% |
| 2021 | $2.36 | +10% |
| 2020 | $2.15 | +10% |
| 2019 | $1.96 | +10% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | +10% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | +11% |
| 2016 | $1.47 | +10% |
⚠️ Past dividends, not a guarantee of future payments nor advice. Annual totals per share, in $. Yahoo Finance data.
Frequently asked questions
Does American Water Works (AWK) pay a dividend?
Yes. American Water Works currently pays about $3.38 per share per year, a 2.56% yield at the current price.
Is AWK's dividend growing?
American Water Works's annual dividend has grown for 12 straight years, at roughly +9%/yr over 5 years.
What is American Water Works's dividend yield?
American Water Works yields about 2.56% per year (annual dividend ÷ price). A very high yield can also signal a falling price — check consistency.
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