American Electric Power (AEP) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (AEP) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 3.54%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.62
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.68%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.53%
Payout Ratio 64.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.8%
Total Return 12m: 34.37%
#20 in Group
Total Return 5y: 66.79%
#36 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
AEP 57,115m 3.54% 5.53%
CIG 5,917m 13.9% 65.7%
ENGI 40,063m 16.9% 42.7%
EBR-B 16,496m 8.61% 17.7%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
AEP 57,115m 4.68% 64.5%
BIP-UN 13,777m 586% 57.3%
PCG 37,291m 135% 5.20%
EVN 4,158m 83.3% 20.6%

AEP Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-03-10 Quarterly 0.93 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 0.9%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.88 0.99%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.88 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 1.04%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.83 0.91%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.83 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 0.78%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.78 0.79%
2022-02-09 2022-02-10 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.78 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 0.83%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.74 0.85%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.74 0.92%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.74 5.7% 0.8%
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.7 0.83%
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 0.89%
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.7
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.7 4.5%
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.67
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.67
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.67
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.67 8.1%
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.62
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.62
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.62
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.62 5.1%
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.59
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.59
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.59
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.59 5.4%
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.56
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.56
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.56
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.56 5.7%
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.53
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.53

AEP Dividend FAQ

Does AEP pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, AEP paid a dividend of 3.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of AEP?

As of April 2025, AEP`s dividend yield is 3.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.62M USD by the current share price of 109.11.

How often does AEP pay dividends?

AEP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), AEP has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AEP?

The next ex-dividend date for American Electric Power (AEP) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of AEP?

AEP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.68M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AEP?

AEP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.53M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought American Electric Power five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.62M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (65.42):

What is the Payout Consistency of AEP?

AEP Payout Consistency is 96.8%.
Highly consistent: American Electric Power has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does AEP have a good Dividend Yield?

AEP`s 3.54% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AEP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AEP is 64.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AEP?

AEP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.21%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

AEP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AEP`s Outstanding Shares?

American Electric Power`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.30% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has American Electric Power ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1962-10-31 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 193,535,000
1986 193,535,000
1987 193,535,000
1988 193,535,000
1989 193,200,000 -0.17%
1990 184,303,800 -4.6%
1991 183,521,100 -0.42%
1992 184,861,100 +0.73%
1993 184,337,300 -0.28%
1994 184,875,000 +0.29%
1995 187,500,000 +1.42%
1996 187,608,700 +0.06%
1997 190,632,900 +1.61%
1998 191,139,200 +0.27%
1999 194,000,000 +1.5%
2000 322,000,000 +65.98%
2001 322,000,000
2002 356,000,000 +10.56%
2003 395,000,000 +10.96%
2004 393,000,000 -0.51%
2005 396,000,000 +0.76%
2006 398,552,100 +0.64%
2007 402,072,100 +0.88%
2008 407,382,000 +1.32%
2009 478,844,600 +17.54%
2010 481,365,800 +0.53%
2011 484,248,900 +0.6%
2012 486,344,000 +0.43%
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 496,608,900 +0.43%
2020 498,164,200 +0.31%
2021 502,606,800 +0.89%
2022 517,375,500 +2.94%
2023 526,184,600 +1.7%
2024 531,337,700 +0.98%