American Electric Power (AEP) Dividend Yield, Date & History $100.35 +0.18 (+0.18%) Closing price 02/7/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$100.48 +0.13 (+0.13%) As of 02/7/2025 06:44 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends American Electric Power Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.71%Annual Dividend$3.72Next Dividend Payment Mar. 10 Dividend Increase Track Record 15 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 5.97%Dividend Payout Ratio 74.55% American Electric Power (AEP) pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.71%. The next quarterly payment of $0.93 per share is scheduled for Monday, March 10, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, February 10. AEP has grown its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.95%. The company currently pays out 74.55% of its earnings and 33.07% 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. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryAEP Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of American Electric Power's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open American Electric Power in Dividend Calculator AEP Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks American Electric Power's dividend yield over the past four years. 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, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAmerican Electric PowerUtilities CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.72$0.05$1.31Dividend Yield3.71%4.71%4.00%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth5.97%3.38%12.21%Track Record15 years20 years16 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 Earnings74.55%Based on This Year's Estimate66.67%Based on Next Year's Estimate63.37%Based on Cashflow32.47% American Electric Power Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date1/21/2025quarterly$0.93 - 3.8%2/10/20252/10/20253/10/202510/22/2024quarterly$0.93+$0.055.68%3.72%11/8/202411/8/202412/10/20248/9/2024quarterly$0.88 - 3.69%8/9/20248/9/20249/10/20244/23/2024quarterly$0.88 - 4.11%5/9/20245/10/20246/10/20241/19/2024quarterly$0.88 - 4.53%2/8/20242/9/20243/8/2024 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. 10/24/2023quarterly$0.88+$0.056.02%4.71%11/9/202311/10/202312/8/20237/18/2023quarterly$0.83 - 3.92%8/9/20238/10/20239/8/20234/25/2023quarterly$0.83 - 3.52%5/9/20235/10/20236/9/2023This table shows American Electric Power's quarterlydividend 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 3.71%. Learn more on AEP's dividend yield history. How much is American Electric Power's annual dividend? The annual dividend for AEP shares is $3.72. 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 $0.93 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, March 10, 2025. When was American Electric Power's most recent dividend payment? American Electric Power's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.93 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. When is American Electric Power's ex-dividend date? American Electric Power's next ex-dividend date is Monday, February 10, 2025. When was American Electric Power's most recent ex-dividend date? American Electric Power's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 8, 2024. Is American Electric Power's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.97% 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 $0.05 on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. What is American Electric Power's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for AEP is: 74.55% based on the trailing year of earnings 66.67% based on this year's estimates 63.37% based on next year's estimates 32.47% based on cash flow Is American Electric Power a good dividend stock? American Electric Power's dividend yield of 3.74% 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 74.55% 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 Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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