American Water Works (AWK) Dividend History and Yield
American Water Works (AWK) paid $4.27 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 3.17%. Its record includes quarterly payments, a 15-year growth streak, a growing dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 3.17%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $4.27
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Dividend Policy: Growing
- Growth Streak: 15 years
- No-Cut Streak: 15 years
- Paying Since: 2008
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Aug 11, 2026 $0.895
- Payment Date: Sep 1, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $1.7225 | N/A |
| 2025 | $3.2475 | +8.2% |
| 2024 | $3.0025 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $2.7775 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | $2.5675 | +8.9% |
| 2021 | $2.3575 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | $2.15 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | $1.955 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | +9.9% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | +10.6% |
| 2016 | $1.465 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | $1.33 | +9.9% |
| 2014 | $1.21 | +44.0% |
| 2013 | $0.84 | -14.3% |
| 2012 | $0.98 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | $0.9 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | $0.86 | +4.9% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.895 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.895 | Quarterly |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.8275 | Quarterly |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.8275 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | $0.8275 | Quarterly |
| May 13, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $0.8275 | Quarterly |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | $0.765 | Quarterly |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | $0.765 | Quarterly |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $0.765 | Quarterly |
| May 13, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | $0.765 | Quarterly |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.7075 | Quarterly |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.7075 | Quarterly |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.7075 | Quarterly |
| May 8, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $0.7075 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | $0.655 | Quarterly |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.655 | Quarterly |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.655 | Quarterly |
| May 9, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $0.655 | Quarterly |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.6025 | Quarterly |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | $0.6025 | Quarterly |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | $0.6025 | Quarterly |
| May 10, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $0.6025 | Quarterly |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Mar 2, 2021 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| May 11, 2020 | Jun 2, 2020 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| May 10, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $0.5 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | $0.455 | Quarterly |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | $0.455 | Quarterly |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 | $0.455 | Quarterly |
| May 10, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | $0.455 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $0.415 | Quarterly |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | $0.415 | Quarterly |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | $0.415 | Quarterly |
| May 3, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | $0.415 | Quarterly |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| Nov 7, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| May 5, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Nov 5, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Aug 6, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| May 7, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Feb 5, 2015 | Mar 2, 2015 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| Nov 6, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| Aug 7, 2014 | Sep 2, 2014 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| May 8, 2014 | Jun 2, 2014 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| Jan 30, 2014 | Mar 3, 2014 | $0.28 | Quarterly |
| Nov 13, 2013 | Dec 2, 2013 | $0.28 | Quarterly |
| Aug 15, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 | $0.28 | Quarterly |
| May 22, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 | $0.28 | Quarterly |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| Jul 3, 2012 | Sep 3, 2012 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| Apr 18, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Nov 16, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Aug 10, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| May 16, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| Feb 16, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| Nov 16, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Nov 16, 2009 | Dec 1, 2009 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 | $0.2 | Quarterly |
| Feb 13, 2009 | Mar 2, 2009 | $0.2 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 | $0.2 | Quarterly |
| Aug 13, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | $0.2 | Quarterly |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AWK pay dividends?
Yes. AWK's latest recorded dividend was $0.895 per share with an ex-dividend date of Aug 11, 2026.
What is AWK's dividend yield?
AWK's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.17%.
How often does AWK pay dividends?
AWK has a quarterly dividend payment schedule.
How many years has AWK increased its dividend?
AWK has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
When was AWK's last ex-dividend date?
AWK's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 11, 2026.
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