American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.65% (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


STU:AWC American Water Works Co Inc STU:AWC
84 GF Score
Price €116.15
GF Value €136.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is American Water Works Co Forward Dividend Yield %?

American Water Works Co STU:AWC +1.93% 84 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AWC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €136.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, American Water Works Co ranks worse than 69.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-28), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of American Water Works Co is 2.65%.

As of today (2026-06-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of American Water Works Co is 2.50%.

STU:AWC's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
69.01% of 426 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.645 vs STU:AWC: 2.65

American Water Works Co's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.72.

During the past 12 months, American Water Works Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of American Water Works Co was 31.00% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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American Water Works Co  (STU:AWC) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

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American Water Works Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

STU:AWC vs WTRG, AWR, CWT: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, American Water Works Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

American Water Works Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, American Water Works Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Water Works Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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American Water Works Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

American Water Works Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.8950002026-05-122026-05-122026-06-02Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.856000
USD 0.8275002026-02-102026-02-102026-03-03Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.846000
USD 0.8275002025-11-132025-11-132025-12-02Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.865000
USD 0.8275002025-08-122025-08-122025-09-03Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.859000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

American Water Works Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=3.06448/116.15
=2.64 %

Current Share Price is €116.15.
American Water Works Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.76612 * 4 = €3.06448.

American Water Works Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=2.892795/116.15
=2.49 %

Current Share Price is €116.15.
American Water Works Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €2.892795.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.65% mean?
American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.65% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #294 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is American Water Works Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
American Water Works Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65. American Water Works Co's value of 2.65% is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #294 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to WTRG and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, American Water Works Co ranks #294 out of 426 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places American Water Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65. American Water Works Co's value of 2.65% is 27.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.65, based on 426 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Water Works Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.65% is 27.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Water Works Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Water Works Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Water Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €136.14, compared to a current price of €116.15 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65% and 27.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.65. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (STU:AWC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.65% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is American Water Works Co (STU:AWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €116.15 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €136.14. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AWC:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.65%
  • GF Value™: €136.14 vs. price of €116.15 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#294 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Water Works Co Business Description

Address 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ, USA, 08102-1658
American Water Works is the largest investor-owned US water and wastewater utility, serving nearly 4 million customers in 14 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts with regulated-like returns. The proposed Essential Utilities acquisition would add regulated water and wastewater utilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas while increasing its presence in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
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