AWK (American Water Works Co) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-646 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AWK American Water Works Co Inc AWK
78 GF Score
Price $136.86
GF Value $155.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Water Works Co Cash Flow for Dividends?

American Water Works Co AWK +3.85% 78 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-646 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AWK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Water Works Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-162 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-646 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

American Water Works Co's quarterly payment of dividends stayed the same from Sep. 2025 ($-161 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-161 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-161 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-162 Mil).

American Water Works Co's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-532 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-585 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-585 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-633 Mil).

American Water Works Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

American Water Works Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Water Works Co's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* 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.

American Water Works Co Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

American Water Works Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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American Water Works Co Quarterly Data
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American Water Works Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-646 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of $-646 Mil mean?
American Water Works Co (AWK) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-646 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for American Water Works Co and its competitors.
Is American Water Works Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
American Water Works Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-646 Mil. Overall, American Water Works Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Water Works Co's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to WTRG and AWR?
American Water Works Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-646 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for American Water Works Co and its competitors. American Water Works Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-646 Mil. 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 (AWK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.70, compared to a current price of $136.86 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-646 Mil. American Water Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Water Works Co (AWK), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-646 Mil as of Mar. 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 (AWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Water Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $136.86 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.70. GuruFocus considers American Water Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWK:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-646 Mil
  • GF Value™: $155.70 vs. price of $136.86 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AWK 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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