Dividend Yield: 2.46%

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Is the dividend yield high or low?

The dividend yield of 2.46% is 21% above its 5-year average of 2.04%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.25%–3.29%).

As of Thursday, September 10, 2026. 1.26% below its 12-month average of 2.50%.

Dividend Yield (2.46%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($3.45) / Share Price ($139.84)

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Dividend Yield Formula & Definition

Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month dividends per share divided by the share price — the cash income the stock pays at today's price. A yield far above a company's own history can signal either value or a market doubting the dividend; read it with the payout ratio.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dividend Yield FAQ

What is the dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The dividend yield for AWK stock is 2.46%.

Is American Water Works Company, Inc.'s dividend yield high or low?

The dividend yield of 2.46% is 21% above its 5-year average of 2.04%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.25%–3.29%).

What is the TTM average dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The TTM average dividend yield for AWK stock is 2.50%.

What is the 3Y average dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 3Y average dividend yield for AWK stock is 2.30%.

What is the 5Y average dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 5Y average dividend yield for AWK stock is 2.04%.

What is the 10Y average dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 10Y average dividend yield for AWK stock is 1.88%.

What is the 15Y average dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 15Y average dividend yield for AWK stock is 2.07%.

What is the 20Y average dividend yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?

The 20Y average dividend yield for AWK stock is 2.15%.

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