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AES (AES) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$11.57 +0.09 (+0.78%)
As of 03:59 PM Eastern

AES Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
6.05%
Annual Dividend
$0.70
Recent
Dividend Payment
May. 15
Dividend Increase
Track Record
12 Years
Dividend Payout Ratio
38.04%

AES (AES) pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share, with a dividend yield of 6.05%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.1760 per share was paid on Thursday, May 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, May 1. The company currently pays out 38.04% of its earnings and 15.43% of its cash flow as dividends.

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AES Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of AES's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

AES Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks AES's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

AES vs. The Competition

Compare AES's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeAESUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$0.70$0.04$1.43
Dividend Yield6.02%5.66%3.83%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%8.52%21.52%
Track Record12 years18 years11 years

AES Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings38.04%
Based on This Year's Estimate36.27%
Based on Next Year's Estimate34.65%
Based on Cashflow15.35%

AES Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/21/2025quarterly$0.1760 - 6.67%5/1/20255/1/20255/15/2025
12/6/2024quarterly$0.1760+$0.0035
2.00%
5.39%1/31/20251/31/20252/14/2025
10/11/2024quarterly$0.1725 - 3.98%11/1/202411/1/202411/15/2024
7/12/2024quarterly$0.1725 - 3.65%8/1/20248/1/20248/15/2024
2/23/2024quarterly$0.1725 - 4.31%4/30/20245/1/20245/15/2024
12/8/2023quarterly$0.1725+$0.0066
3.98%
3.79%1/31/20242/1/20242/15/2024
10/6/2023quarterly$0.1659 - 5.33%10/31/202311/1/202311/15/2023
7/14/2023quarterly$0.1659 - 3.07%7/31/20238/1/20238/15/2023

This table shows AES'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.

AES Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for AES is 6.02%. Learn more on AES's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for AES shares is $0.70. Learn more on AES's annual dividend history.

AES pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

AES's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.1760 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

AES's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 1, 2025.

AES has increased its dividend for the past 12 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0035 on Friday, December 6, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for AES is:
  • 38.04% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 36.27% based on this year's estimates
  • 34.65% based on next year's estimates
  • 15.35% based on cash flow

AES's dividend yield of 6.47% is higher than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. AES has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.8, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 12 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. AES's dividend payout ratio of 38.04% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate AES stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:AES) was last updated on 6/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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