American Water Works increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.895 per share, continuing a decade of steady growth supported by its regulated water utility business across 14 states. The dividend is funded through state-approved rate cases that convert capital investments into revenue, ensuring a payout ratio around 58%, which provides a solid cushion for dividend safety. Despite rising debt and capital expenditures, the company's investment-grade credit rating and ongoing merger with Essential Utilities support its long-term dividend growth target of 7% to 9%. Investors should view AWK as a dividend-growth stock tied to essential infrastructure rather than a high-yield income play.
American Water Works increased its quarterly dividend by about 8% to $0.8950 per share, continuing an 18-year streak of payouts. Despite a 9% share price drop over the past year, the dividend remains secure due to strong earnings, regulatory rate hik...
American Water has introduced its 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp Program, targeting high school sophomores to seniors in five states, to provide workforce development through workshops, resume help, and networking. This initiative aims to build skills...
The City of Carmel-By-The-Sea completed a major underground water main upgrade, replacing nearly 1,000 feet of old cast iron pipe with modern eight-inch PVC pipe. This infrastructure investment improves water service reliability, enhances fire protec...
American Water, the largest regulated water utility in the U.S., actively participated in the Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) 2026 to address critical issues like infrastructure investment, affordability, and environmental responsibility. Co...
New Jersey American Water has named David Forcinito as its new Vice President of Operations, succeeding Ben Morris. Forcinito will oversee water production, wastewater collection, and field services for 3 million customers across 18 counties. With ov...
