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CWCO

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.

CWCO28 yrs growth

Utilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.87%

Annual Dividend

$0.56

Payout Ratio

51%

5-Yr Growth

8.0%

Ex-Date

Apr 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CWCO Dividend Safety Score

92/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak24 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage51% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage40% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.22
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CWCO a good dividend stock?

Yes

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.87% ($0.56/yr), with 28 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 28 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (51%)
  • Strong 8.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 157% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.87%
Payout Ratio
51%
Annual Dividend
$0.56
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 1, 2026
Years of Growth
28
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.51
Market Cap
$481.0M
P/E Ratio
27.6
5-Yr Total Return
157%
52-Week Range
$26.90 – $39.12
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
CWCO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.56 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$14.00
Annual$56.00
Monthly avg$4.67