AEP — American Electric Power Company, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | AEP | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% | 3.67% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 5.66% | 5.21% |
| Payout Ratio | 56.1% | 61.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 57 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | +8.0% | -0.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.76%
3-Year Growth
5.67%
5-Year Growth
5.66%
10-Year Growth
5.69%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 10, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 10, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.9500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.9500 | +2.15% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.9300 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.9300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.9300 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.9300 | +5.68% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.8800 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.8800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $0.8800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.8800 | +6.02% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $0.8300 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2023 | $0.8300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $0.8300 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.8300 | +6.41% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 9, 2022 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.7800 | +5.41% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
56.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
27.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.61 | -$1.32B |
| Q1 2025 | $1.50 | -$686.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $2.29 | $3.31B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.82 | $1.79B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.