American Water Works Company, Inc
AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is a utility company that provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States. Founded in 1886, it is the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., operating in multiple states and serving millions of people. The company focuses on delivering reliable, safe, and sustainable water services through infrastructure investment and environmental stewardship.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | $0.90 | 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-12 |
| March 3, 2026 | $0.83 | 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-10 |
| December 2, 2025 | $0.83 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 |
| September 3, 2025 | $0.83 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-12 |
| June 3, 2025 | $0.83 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: American Water Works Company, Inc has rewarded shareholders with 72 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AWK shares during this period received a total of $32.21 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.90/share was paid 46 days ago, on June 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: AWK currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.50%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 347.5%, from $0.20 to $0.90.
- Dividend Reliability: AWK has maintained or increased its dividend for 72 consecutive payments.
Company News
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American Water Works Company (NYSE:AWK) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase of 8.2% to $0.8950 per share, payable June 2, 2026. The company reaffirmed its long-term dividend growth target of 7-9% annually while maintaining a dividend payout ratio of 55-60% of earnings, demonstrating commitment to shareholder value.
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