AEP is American Electric Power Company, Inc. (Utilities). Trading at $119.57. Current dividend yield: 3.17%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.80 |
| Current yield | 3.17% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Nov 10, 2026(in 37 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Dec 11, 2026 · $0.9500 |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.9500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 5.66% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.67% |
| Payout ratio | 66% |
| Market cap | $65.09B |
| Exchange | XNAS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | $0.9500 |
| 2026-05-08 | $0.9500 |
| 2026-02-10 | $0.9500 |
| 2025-11-10 | $0.9500 |
| 2025-08-08 | $0.9300 |
| 2025-05-09 | $0.9300 |
| 2025-02-10 | $0.9300 |
| 2024-11-08 | $0.9300 |
Price chart & technicals
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About AEP
American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
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Frequently asked
What is AEP's dividend yield?
AEP (American Electric Power Company, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.17%, which works out to about $3.80 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is AEP's next ex-dividend date?
AEP's next ex-dividend date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 37 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did AEP last pay a dividend?
AEP's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 10, 2026.
How often does AEP pay dividends?
AEP pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is AEP growing its dividend?
AEP has been growing its dividend at a 5.67% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-10-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.