American Water Works Company (AWK) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from American Water Works Company (AWK) based on its 8.6% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~8.6%).

Initial dividend yield
2.396%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,185.76118.6%

Annual Dividend Income

$73.37175.0%

Monthly Dividend Income

$6.11175.0%

Yield on Cost

7.34%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,186 (+118.6%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

45.8%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$455

20.8%

Stock Price Growth

$731

33.5%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    7.24
    Annual DPS
    $3.3100
    Annual dividend
    $23.96
    Yield on cost
    2.40%
    Stock price
    $138.14
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,076.76
    Shares
    7.42
    Annual DPS
    $3.5947
    Annual dividend
    $26.68
    Yield on cost
    2.67%
    Annual investment
    $26.27
    Stock price
    $145.05
    Total profit
    $76.76
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,160.40
    Shares
    7.62
    Annual DPS
    $3.9038
    Annual dividend
    $29.74
    Yield on cost
    2.97%
    Annual investment
    $29.27
    Stock price
    $152.30
    Total profit
    $160.40
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,251.66
    Shares
    7.83
    Annual DPS
    $4.2395
    Annual dividend
    $33.18
    Yield on cost
    3.32%
    Annual investment
    $32.63
    Stock price
    $159.91
    Total profit
    $251.66
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,351.33
    Shares
    8.05
    Annual DPS
    $4.6041
    Annual dividend
    $37.05
    Yield on cost
    3.71%
    Annual investment
    $36.42
    Stock price
    $167.91
    Total profit
    $351.33
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,460.33
    Shares
    8.28
    Annual DPS
    $5.0001
    Annual dividend
    $41.42
    Yield on cost
    4.14%
    Annual investment
    $40.68
    Stock price
    $176.31
    Total profit
    $460.33
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,579.68
    Shares
    8.53
    Annual DPS
    $5.4301
    Annual dividend
    $46.34
    Yield on cost
    4.63%
    Annual investment
    $45.49
    Stock price
    $185.12
    Total profit
    $579.68
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,710.51
    Shares
    8.80
    Annual DPS
    $5.8971
    Annual dividend
    $51.89
    Yield on cost
    5.19%
    Annual investment
    $50.91
    Stock price
    $194.38
    Total profit
    $710.51
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,854.13
    Shares
    9.08
    Annual DPS
    $6.4042
    Annual dividend
    $58.18
    Yield on cost
    5.82%
    Annual investment
    $57.04
    Stock price
    $204.10
    Total profit
    $854.13
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,012.00
    Shares
    9.39
    Annual DPS
    $6.9550
    Annual dividend
    $65.30
    Yield on cost
    6.53%
    Annual investment
    $63.98
    Stock price
    $214.30
    Total profit
    $1,012.00
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,185.76
    Shares
    9.71
    Annual DPS
    $7.5531
    Annual dividend
    $73.37
    Yield on cost
    7.34%
    Annual investment
    $71.84
    Stock price
    $225.02
    Total profit
    $1,185.76

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$18.69 (34.2% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
126.0226.68
228.2629.74
330.6933.18
433.3337.05
536.2041.42
639.3146.34
742.6951.89
846.3658.18
950.3565.30
1054.6873.37

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will American Water Works Company pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 8.6% annual dividend growth, American Water Works Company (AWK) could generate $73.37/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is American Water Works Company's projected dividend growth rate?

American Water Works Company (AWK) has grown its dividend at a 8.6% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with American Water Works Company dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional American Water Works Company shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in American Water Works Company to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At American Water Works Company's current yield of 2.40%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $500,810 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.