Question 1

Is AWK or CEG a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, AWK wins more head-to-head categories (4 vs 3). AWK offers the higher yield (2.54%), while AWK has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, AWK or CEG?

Accepted Answer

AWK has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.54%, versus 0.57% for CEG.

Question 3

Is AWK or CEG safer?

Accepted Answer

AWK has the higher dividend-safety score (85/100 vs 77/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is AWK or CEG better value right now?

Accepted Answer

CEG trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+21% upside, undervalued), versus -18% for AWK.

Metric	AWK	CEG
Forward yield	2.54%	0.57%
Annual dividend	$3.58	$1.71
Payout ratio	59%	16%
Years of growth	17 yr	3 yr
5-yr dividend growth	8.6%	—
5-yr total return	-17%	523%
Dividend safety score	85 (A)	77 (B)
Fair value estimate	$115.63	$360.68
Upside to fair value	-18%	+21%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$28.0B	$105.9B
P/E ratio	24.4	29.3

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