American Water Works Company, Inc.
AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is a Utilities company that currently yields 2.43% — historically undervalued based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $128.45 and the overvaluation threshold at $196.68. American Water Works Company, Inc. holds a quality score of 22/100 (Risky), reflecting 12 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 59% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at -18.7%.
AWK Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation
Distance to undervalued
In undervalued territory
Price sits 0.0% below the Weiss buy zone ceiling
The current yield already clears the historical undervaluation threshold. The next question is whether the dividend quality and payout profile deserve that higher yield.
Zone ceiling
$128.45
Current yield
2.43%
Research checklist
What to clear before buying the yield
Updated Oct 7, 2026
Dividend durability
12YLong dividend history supports a deeper look.
Earnings payout
59%Earnings coverage leaves room for noise.
Cash payout
N/AConfirm cash conversion and one-off effects.
Dividend growth
-18.7%Lower growth changes the return trade-off.
What changed
What changed since the last update
2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07
No major change in signal, yield, price, quality, or payout since the last update.
Why Now?
American Water Works Company, Inc. is trading near its historical undervaluation band.
Current yield 2.4% vs historical max 3.4% (71% of maximum).
Recent dividend history shows no sustained growth streak.
Conservative payout ratio of 59%.
What matters now
Read the signal before the headline yield
Valuation is the invitation here: the yield is elevated versus its own history.
The 22/100 quality score says the headline yield needs extra skepticism.
Start by checking whether payout coverage and business durability still support the dividend.
AWK Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder
Dividend Compounder (DRIP)
Year 1 Income
$243
Year 10 Income
$302
Yield on Cost
3.09%
Total Income
$2,716
Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.
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Quality Score
Risky
Key Metrics
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