How much does AEP pay per share?

At the current rate, American Electric Power Company, Inc. pays about $3.78 per share over a year, paid quarterly.

When is the next AEP dividend?

Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 13 August 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not a company announcement.

AEP dividend calculator

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

Current price $133.13

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Holding period: 10 years

Dividend growth: 5.3% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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Dividend yield2.84%

Moderate yield

Payout safety

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Growth streak16 years

Consecutive years of rises in our payment data

Payment frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 27 August 2026 (estimate)

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How resilient is the AEP dividend?

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Across 2,733 dividend payers, shares our Risk score put in the riskiest band went on to cut their dividend about 1 in 4 times within a year. In the safest band it was 1 in 12.

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AEP vs similar payers

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AEPAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.	2.84%	5.3%	This page
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Frequently asked questions

How much does AEP pay per share?: At the current rate, American Electric Power Company, Inc. pays about $3.78 per share over a year, paid quarterly.
When is the next AEP dividend?: Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 13 August 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not a company announcement.
How resilient is the AEP dividend?: We have not scored AEP yet. Run the free resilience check on the scoring page to see how it holds up. Informational only, not financial advice.

How the resilience scores are calculated (methodology)

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