AEP Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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American Electric Power Company, Inc. · Utilities

Current Price
$134.35
Dividend Yield
2.71%
Annual Dividend
$3.76
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
56.40%
Next Ex-Date
May 8, 2026in 2 days
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Overall
C
Yield
B-
Growth
B-
Safety
A+
Consistency
B+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
56.40%
FCF Payout Ratio
28.70%
5Y Growth Rate
5.66%
1Y Growth Rate
4.76%
Consecutive Increases
16 years
Consecutive Payments
57 years
Dividend Achiever

Payment History

21 payments (of 224 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 8, 2026Upcoming$0.9500
Feb 10, 2026$0.9500
Nov 10, 2025$0.9500
Aug 8, 2025$0.9300
May 9, 2025$0.9300
Feb 10, 2025$0.9300
Nov 8, 2024$0.9300
Aug 9, 2024$0.8800
May 9, 2024$0.8800
Feb 8, 2024$0.8800
Nov 9, 2023$0.8800
Aug 9, 2023$0.8300
May 9, 2023$0.8300
Feb 9, 2023$0.8300
Nov 9, 2022$0.8300
Aug 9, 2022$0.7800
May 9, 2022$0.7800
Feb 9, 2022$0.7800
Nov 9, 2021$0.7800
Aug 9, 2021$0.7400
May 7, 2021$0.7400

5-Year Yield Range

Where AEP's yield sits today
Avg 3.59%High 4.15%Low 3.24%Current 2.71%
3.24%4.15%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does American Electric Power Company, Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) pays a quarterly dividend of $3.76 per share annually, yielding 2.71%.

When is AEP's next ex-dividend date?

AEP's next ex-dividend date is May 8, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does AEP pay in dividends per year?

AEP pays $3.76 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is AEP's dividend safe?

AEP has a payout ratio of 56.4% and has paid dividends for 57 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B-.

What is AEP's dividend growth rate?

AEP has grown its dividend at 5.66% annually over the past 5 years.

Has AEP ever cut its dividend?

Yes, AEP's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2004.

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