Question 1

Is AWK a good dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.54% ($3.58/yr), with 17 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Question 2

Is AWK undervalued?

Accepted Answer

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AWK's fair value is about $115.63 versus a $140.70 share price — so it looks overvalued (-18% vs. fair value).

Question 3

Is AWK's dividend safe?

Accepted Answer

AWK has a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 17-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

Question 4

What is AWK's fair value?

Accepted Answer

Our blended fair-value estimate for AWK is about $115.63 per share, about 18% below the current $140.70 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Question 5

Is AWK a buy, hold, or sell?

Accepted Answer

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AWK screens as "yes" and overvalued. American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.54% ($3.58/yr), with 17 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Question 6

Will AWK cut its dividend?

Accepted Answer

AWK earns a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Question 7

Does AWK pay a dividend?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American Water Works Company, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.58 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.54%.

Question 8

What is AWK's dividend yield?

Accepted Answer

AWK's forward dividend yield is approximately 2.54% based on a $140.70 share price.

Question 9

What is AWK's dividend per share?

Accepted Answer

AWK pays about $3.58 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

Question 10

What is AWK's dividend payout ratio?

Accepted Answer

AWK's payout ratio is about 59% of earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

Question 11

How many years has AWK grown its dividend?

Accepted Answer

AWK has increased its dividend for about 17 consecutive years.

Question 12

When is the next AWK ex-dividend date?

Accepted Answer

The next ex-dividend date on record is Aug 11, 2026.

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Aug 11, 2026	—	$0.8950	regular
May 12, 2026	—	$0.8950	regular
Feb 10, 2026	—	$0.8280	regular
Nov 13, 2025	—	$0.8280	regular
Aug 12, 2025	—	$0.8280	regular
May 13, 2025	—	$0.8280	regular
Feb 7, 2025	—	$0.7650	regular
Nov 12, 2024	—	$0.7650	regular
Aug 13, 2024	—	$0.7650	regular
May 13, 2024	—	$0.7650	regular
Feb 7, 2024	—	$0.7080	regular
Nov 13, 2023	—	$0.7080	regular
Aug 7, 2023	—	$0.7080	regular
May 8, 2023	—	$0.7080	regular

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