American Water Works Co., Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of water and wastewater services. The company is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey and currently employs 7,000 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2008-04-23. The firm's primary business involves the ownership of utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, fire service and sale for resale customers. The firm also operates other businesses that provide water and wastewater services to the United States government on military installations, as well as municipalities. The firm operates its business through the Regulated Businesses segment. The Regulated Businesses segment includes subsidiaries that provide water and wastewater services to customers in 14 states. The firm's utilities operate in states such as Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The company also serves commercial customers, fire service customers, industrial customers, public authorities, and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems.
American Water Works Co Inc has an annual dividend of 3.2453 per share, with a yield of 2.5312%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Aug 11, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
2.5312%
$3.2453
Aug 11, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
58.62%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Aug 11, 2026
$0.895
Aug 11, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
May 12, 2026
$0.895
May 12, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
$0.8275
Feb 10, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
Nov 13, 2025
$0.8275
Nov 13, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
$0.8275
Aug 12, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
May 13, 2025
$0.8275
May 13, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
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Follow-Up Questions
What is American Water Works Co Inc's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by American Water Works Co Inc is $0.895. The annual dividend for American Water Works Co Inc is $3.2453
What is American Water Works Co Inc's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for American Water Works Co Inc is 58.62%
What is the ex-dividend date for AWK?
The ex-dividend date for American Water Works Co Inc is Aug 11, 2026.
How often does American Water Works Co Inc pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time American Water Works Co Inc paid dividend was on Sep 1, 2026