American Water Works Company, Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
AWK's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 58.7% earnings payout ratio & 46.5% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.4x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 8.61% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 58.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Operating Margin: 33.2%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Gross Margin: 59.2%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.4xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
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Very SafeAbout American Water Works Company, Inc.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is the largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, serving nearly 4 million customers across 14 states through its regulated businesses segment. It provides essential water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers, operating approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 520 groundwater treatment plants, 190 wastewater treatment plants, and over 54,500 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains. The company also delivers water and wastewater services on military installations under long-term contracts and manages facilities for municipal customers. Its other segment handles corporate costs and inter-segment eliminations. American Water Works Company, Inc. focuses on infrastructure improvements for water quality and reliability in regulated markets. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, it plays a critical role in the U.S. utilities sector by ensuring safe, reliable water services nationwide.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.65%
Annual Dividend
$3.31
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
58.69%
FCF Payout Ratio
46.47%
Stock Price
$125.05
52-Week Range
$121.28 – $148.33
Dividend History (2016–2025)
AWK annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
AWK earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 12, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 2, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
8.16%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
8.61%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
9.34%
3-Year Total Growth
26.54%
5-Year Total Growth
51.12%
10-Year Total Growth
144.29%
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