American Water Works Company, I (AWK) Dividend
American Water Works Company, I (AWK) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.64%, distributing $3.58 per share annually ($0.90 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
AWK dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.58 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.90 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 11, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | December 2, 2026 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $135.61 |
What AWK pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 2.64% yield, $10,000 invested in AWK generates about $264.00 per year, or roughly $66.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $135.61, derived from the $3.58 annual dividend and the 2.64% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 7.4 | $26.40 | $6.60 |
| $5,000 | 36.9 | $132.00 | $33.00 |
| $10,000 | 73.7 | $264.00 | $66.00 |
| $25,000 | 184.4 | $660.00 | $165.00 |
| $100,000 | 737.4 | $2,640.00 | $660.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
AWK dividend payment schedule
AWK pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 11, 2026, with payment on December 2, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when American Water Works Company, I declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2026 | December 2, 2026 | $0.90 | Confirmed |
| February 11, 2027 | March 4, 2027 | $0.90 | Projected |
| May 11, 2027 | June 1, 2027 | $0.90 | Projected |
| August 11, 2027 | September 1, 2027 | $0.90 | Projected |
To collect a AWK dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How AWK's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. AWK's 2.64% is 1.12 percentage points below that median, ranking 430th of 713 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 28 names, the median yield is 3.25% — putting AWK below its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, AWK distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
AWK dividend FAQ
When is the next AWK ex-dividend date?
The next AWK ex-dividend date is November 11, 2026, with the payment scheduled for December 2, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is AWK's dividend yield?
AWK currently yields 2.64%, based on $3.58 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does AWK pay dividends?
AWK pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.90 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of AWK generate?
At the current 2.64% yield, $10,000 invested in AWK would produce roughly $264.00 per year, or about $66.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is AWK a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. AWK is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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