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NASDAQ: AEP
American Electric Power Co Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

AEP dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.8800
Forward Dividend yield
4.64%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

AEP dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
4.14%
Industry
4.06%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

AEP dividend payout ratio

American Electric Power Co Inc paid out 80.3% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
19.7%
Payout ratio
80.3%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

AEP vs Regulated Electric Utility Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
AEP4.14%Yes0+80.30%
PCG0.12%No1+0.90%
D5.50%No1+116.60%
EXC3.98%No1+61.50%
NGG5.40%No11+25.70%

AEP dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Mar 8, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Feb 8, 2024

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American Electric Power Co Dividends FAQ

Does American Electric Power Co pay a dividend?

Yes, AEP has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is American Electric Power Co's Dividend Payment Date?

American Electric Power Co's last dividend payment date was on 2024-03-08, when American Electric Power Co shareholders who owned AEP shares before 2024-02-08 received a dividend payment of $0.8800 per share. American Electric Power Co's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add AEP to your watchlist to be reminded of AEP's next dividend payment.

Is American Electric Power Co's dividend stable?

Yes, AEP's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does American Electric Power Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, AEP's past year earnings per share was $4.26, and their annual dividend per share is $3.42. AEP's dividend payout ratio is 80.3%, which is sustainable.

How much is American Electric Power Co's dividend?

AEP pays a dividend of $3.42 per share. AEP's annual dividend yield is 4.14%. American Electric Power Co's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 4.06%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.24%.

What is American Electric Power Co's Ex-Dividend Date?

American Electric Power Co's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-02-08. American Electric Power Co shareholders who own AEP stock before this date received American Electric Power Co's last dividend payment of $0.8800 per share on 2024-03-08. American Electric Power Co's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add AEP to your watchlist to be reminded before AEP's ex-dividend date.

Is American Electric Power Co's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, AEP's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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