Question 1

Is AWK or DUK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, DUK wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). DUK offers the higher yield (3.61%), while DUK 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 DUK?

Accepted Answer

DUK has the higher forward dividend yield at 3.61%, versus 2.54% for AWK.

Question 3

Is AWK or DUK safer?

Accepted Answer

DUK has the higher dividend-safety score (92/100 vs 85/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is AWK or DUK better value right now?

Accepted Answer

DUK trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+7% upside, fairly valued), versus -18% for AWK.

Metric	AWK	DUK
Forward yield	2.54%	3.61%
Annual dividend	$3.58	$4.34
Payout ratio	59%	64%
Years of growth	17 yr	21 yr
5-yr dividend growth	8.6%	2.0%
5-yr total return	-17%	23%
Dividend safety score	85 (A)	92 (A)
Fair value estimate	$115.63	$128.37
Upside to fair value	-18%	+7%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$28.0B	$93.7B
P/E ratio	24.4	18.1

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