American Electric Power (AEP) Dividend Yield, Date & History $129.38 +1.18 (+0.92%) As of 03:53 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest American Electric Power Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.94%Forward Dividend Yield3.00%Based on upcoming increaseUpcoming Ex-Dividend Date Nov. 10 Dividend Increase Track Record 15 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 5.66%Dividend Payout Ratio 65.18% American Electric Power (AEP) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and a dividend yield of 2.94%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.97 per share, scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2026. AEP has grown its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 5.66% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 65.18% of its earnings and 30.87% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. 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The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open American Electric Power in Dividend Yield Calculator American Electric Power vs. The CompetitionCompare American Electric Power's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAmerican Electric PowerUtilities CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.80$0.06$1.73Dividend Yield2.94%4.00%4.43%Track Record15 years19 years10 yearsAmerican Electric Power Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings65.18%Based on This Year's Estimate59.38%Based on Next Year's Estimate55.31%Based on Cashflow30.90% American Electric Power Dividend History by Quarter 10/29/2024 - 10/29/2026 Dividend Date Dividend Date From Dividend Date To 3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y10YALL More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/20/2026quarterly$0.97+$0.022.11%3.05%11/10/202611/10/202612/10/20267/20/2026quarterly$0.95 - 3.09%8/10/20268/10/20269/10/20264/28/2026quarterly$0.95 - 2.92%5/8/20265/8/20266/10/20261/20/2026quarterly$0.95 - 3.13%2/10/20262/10/20263/10/202610/22/2025quarterly$0.95+$0.022.15%3.1%11/10/202511/10/202512/10/2025 Get the Latest News and Ratings for AEP and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for American Electric Power and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/22/2025quarterly$0.93 - 3.38%8/8/20258/8/20259/10/20254/29/2025quarterly$0.93 - 3.47%5/9/20255/9/20256/10/20251/21/2025quarterly$0.93 - 3.8%2/10/20252/10/20253/10/2025This table shows American Electric Power's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. American Electric Power Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is American Electric Power's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for American Electric Power is 2.94%. Learn more on AEP's dividend yield history. How much is American Electric Power's annual dividend? The annual dividend for AEP shares is $3.80. Learn more on AEP's annual dividend history. How often does American Electric Power pay dividends? American Electric Power pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is American Electric Power's next dividend payment? American Electric Power's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.97 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, December 10, 2026. When was American Electric Power's most recent dividend payment? American Electric Power's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.95 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, September 10, 2026. When is American Electric Power's ex-dividend date? American Electric Power's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 10, 2026. When was American Electric Power's most recent ex-dividend date? American Electric Power's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10, 2026. Is American Electric Power's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.66% per year. What track record does American Electric Power have of raising its dividend? American Electric Power has increased its dividend for the past 15 consecutive years. When did American Electric Power last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. What is American Electric Power's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for AEP is: 65.18% based on the trailing year of earnings 59.38% based on this year's estimates 55.31% based on next year's estimates 30.90% based on cash flow Is American Electric Power a good dividend stock? American Electric Power's dividend yield of 2.93% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 15 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. American Electric Power's dividend payout ratio of 65.18% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate American Electric Power stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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