Question 1

Is AWK or NEE a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, NEE wins more head-to-head categories (7 vs 1). NEE offers the higher yield (2.99%), while NEE 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 NEE?

Accepted Answer

NEE has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.99%, versus 2.54% for AWK.

Question 3

Is AWK or NEE safer?

Accepted Answer

NEE has the higher dividend-safety score (90/100 vs 85/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is AWK or NEE better value right now?

Accepted Answer

NEE trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-0% upside, fairly valued), versus -18% for AWK.

Metric	AWK	NEE
Forward yield	2.54%	2.99%
Annual dividend	$3.58	$2.49
Payout ratio	59%	53%
Years of growth	17 yr	30 yr
5-yr dividend growth	8.6%	10.1%
5-yr total return	-17%	6%
Dividend safety score	85 (A)	90 (A)
Fair value estimate	$115.63	$83.05
Upside to fair value	-18%	-0%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$28.0B	$174.0B
P/E ratio	24.4	18.7

AWK vs NEE: Which Is the Better Dividend Stock?

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