American Electric Power Announces Quarterly Dividend

The utility company will pay $0.95 per share on March 10th.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.95 per share that will be paid on March 10th to shareholders of record as of February 10th. This represents a 3.1% dividend yield based on the company's current stock price. AEP has raised its dividend annually for the past 15 years.

Why it matters

Dividend payments are an important part of total shareholder return for utility companies like AEP. The consistent dividend increases demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to returning capital to investors.

The details

The ex-dividend date for this payout is February 10th. AEP has a payout ratio of 60.4%, indicating its dividend is well-covered by earnings. Analysts expect the company to earn $6.29 per share next year, which would allow it to continue the $3.80 annual dividend at a sustainable payout level.

  • The quarterly dividend of $0.95 per share will be paid on March 10, 2026.
  • Shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026 will be eligible for the dividend payout.
  • AEP has raised its dividend annually for the past 15 consecutive years.

The players

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

A major investor-owned electric utility headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across multiple regional markets in the United States.

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The takeaway

AEP's consistent dividend increases demonstrate the company's financial stability and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which is an important consideration for investors in the utility sector.