Question 1

Is AWK or DUK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, DUK wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). DUK offers the higher yield (3.47%), while DUK has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, AWK or DUK?

Accepted Answer

DUK has the higher forward dividend yield at 3.47%, versus 2.65% for AWK.

Question 3

Is AWK or DUK safer?

Accepted Answer

DUK has the higher dividend-safety score (92/100 vs 82/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is AWK or DUK better value right now?

Accepted Answer

DUK trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+1% upside, fairly valued), versus -18% for AWK.

Metric	AWK	DUK
Forward yield	2.65%	3.47%
Annual dividend	$3.58	$4.34
Payout ratio	59%	65%
Years of growth	17 yr	21 yr
5-yr dividend growth	8.6%	2.0%
5-yr total return	-26%	19%
Dividend safety score	82 (A)	92 (A)
Fair value estimate	$110.39	$125.83
Upside to fair value	-18%	+1%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$26.1B	$98.1B
P/E ratio	24.0	19.2

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