AEP Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

AEP has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 4.69 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.42%
Payout Ratio 62.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.67%
Consistency Lifetime 96.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.94%
Payout FCF 92.1%
Streak Years 56
Dividend Rating 70.75%
Ex-Dividend in 10 days: Buy before Feb 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 25.8%
Total Return 5y: 76.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,932 M 15.5% 39.7%
ENGI 63,736 M 8.49% 16.9%
ENIC 6,059 M 7.24% 8.85%
EIX 24,102 M 7.29% 7.33%
DTW 3,993 M 5.95% 8.25%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 32,859 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 104,104 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 63,736 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,360 M 11.5% 97.9%
NEE 177,168 M 10.1% 80.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

AEP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-10 2026-02-10 2026-03-10 0.95 0% N/A
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.95 2.2% 0.79%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.82%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.89%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-03-10 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.93%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.93 5.7% 0.97%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.9%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.99%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.88 0% 1.16%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.88 6% 1.13%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.83 0% 1.04%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.91%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.92%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.83 6.4% 0.94%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.78%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.79%
2022-02-09 2022-02-10 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.87%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.78 5.4% 0.94%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.83%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.85%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.92%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.74 5.7% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.7 4.5% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.67 8.1% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.62 5.1% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.59 5.4% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.56 5.7% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.53 6% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

AEP Dividend FAQ

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) is a vertically integrated electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across the United States. The business is organized into four segments-Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission & Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing-covering a mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, and other resources. Its network includes roughly 225,000 circuit-miles of distribution lines serving 5.6 million customers, 40,000 circuit-miles of transmission lines, and about 23 GW of regulated owned generation capacity.

What is the Dividend Yield of AEP?

As of January 2026, AEP`s dividend yield is 3.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.69 USD by the current share price of 119.21.

Does AEP pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, AEP paid a dividend of 4.69 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-10 and the payout was 0.95 USD.

How often does AEP pay dividends?

AEP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AEP has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-10.

AEP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AEP for the next 4 payments are between 0.953 (+0.3%) and 0.99 (+4.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AEP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.95 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Electric Power (AEP) is 2026-02-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AEP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Electric Power (AEP) is 2026-02-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of AEP?

AEP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.67% per year.
Strong growth: AEP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AEP?

AEP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.94%. If you bought AEP's shares at 67.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.69 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AEP?

AEP Payout Consistency is 96.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: American Electric Power has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AEP have a good Dividend Yield?

AEP`s 3.42% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AEP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AEP is 62.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AEP?

AEP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AEP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AEP's Outstanding Shares?

American Electric Power's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.34% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AEP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 31, 1962 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 192,239,900
1986 193,561,400 +0.69%
1987 193,402,100 -0.08%
1988 193,495,900 +0.05%
1989 193,767,300 +0.14%
1990 185,874,700 -4.07%
1991 183,964,300 -1.03%
1992 184,615,600 +0.35%
1993 184,304,100 -0.17%
1994 184,688,400 +0.21%
1995 186,673,500 +1.07%
1996 186,810,900 +0.07%
1997 190,199,300 +1.81%
1998 191,500,000 +0.68%
1999 257,500,000 +34.46%
2000 322,000,000 +25.05%
2001 322,309,400 +0.1%
2002 344,000,000 +6.73%
2003 387,155,200 +12.55%
2004 395,000,000 +2.03%
2005 393,502,000 -0.38%
2006 397,517,800 +1.02%
2007 401,135,400 +0.91%
2008 405,511,300 +1.09%
2009 468,046,700 +15.42%
2010 480,483,600 +2.66%
2011 483,354,600 +0.6%
2012 486,344,000 +0.62%
2013 488,271,200 +0.4%
2014 489,936,700 +0.34%
2015 491,332,300 +0.28%
2016 492,032,000 +0.14%
2017 493,127,300 +0.22%
2018 494,484,100 +0.28%
2019 495,957,600 +0.3%
2020 497,695,500 +0.35%
2021 504,721,300 +1.41%
2022 514,400,300 +1.92%
2023 523,901,300 +1.85%
2024 531,337,700 +1.42%
2025 537,989,000 +1.25%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-23 02:41