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CAMDEN, N.J. - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) announced Wednesday that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8275 per share of common stock, representing a 2.35% yield. The dividend will be payable on September 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2025. According to InvestingPro, the company has maintained dividend payments for 18 consecutive years and raised them for 11 straight years.
This quarterly dividend continues the increase in the annualized dividend that was approved by the board and announced on April 30, 2025.
American Water offers a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan called American Water Stock Direct, which allows shareholders to reinvest cash dividends and purchase additional shares without brokerage commissions or service charges.
American Water describes itself as the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. The company provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
The company employs approximately 6,700 professionals and traces its history back to 1886.
This information is based on a press release statement issued by American Water.
In other recent news, American Water Works Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.8275 per share, continuing an increase in its annualized dividend. This dividend is scheduled for payment on September 3, 2025, to shareholders of record by August 12, 2025. Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary, announced agreements to acquire the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority and the Sutersville-Sewickley Municipal Sewage Authority for a total of $36.05 million, adding approximately 3,200 connections to its customer base. Additionally, they signed an agreement to acquire the City of Pittston’s wastewater system for $26.4 million, committing over $5.1 million in upgrades over the next five years. On the analyst front, BofA Securities lowered its price target for American Water to $133, citing valuation concerns and maintaining an Underperform rating. Meanwhile, UBS maintained its Neutral rating with a $154 price target, noting the company’s growth potential through rate base growth and acquisition activity. These developments highlight American Water’s ongoing strategic expansions and financial activities.
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