American Electric (AEP) | Dividend History & Payments | 1970 - 2025
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TL;DR: American Electric Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
American Electric has paid $4.60 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 4.22%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.95%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $11.34 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 8, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$4.60
12-Month Div. Yield
4.22%
3-Year Total Dividend
$11.34
3-Year Avg Dividend
$3.78
3-Year Avg Yield
0.95%
Last 5Y Dividend
$16.64
All Time Dividend
$122.61
Date Range
Feb 1970 - Aug 2025
American Electric Yearly Dividend History Chart
American Electric Dividend History From 1970 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $2.79 | $0.93 | 2.67% |
| 2024 | 4 | $3.57 | $0.89 | 3.95% |
| 2023 | 4 | $3.37 | $0.84 | 3.95% |
| 2022 | 4 | $3.17 | $0.79 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 4 | $3.00 | $0.75 | 3.56% |
| 2020 | 4 | $2.84 | $0.71 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 4 | $2.71 | $0.68 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 4 | $2.53 | $0.63 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 4 | $2.39 | $0.60 | 3.45% |
| 2016 | 4 | $2.27 | $0.57 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 4 | $2.15 | $0.54 | 3.81% |
| 2014 | 4 | $2.03 | $0.51 | 3.88% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.95 | $0.49 | 4.22% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.88 | $0.47 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 4 | $1.85 | $0.46 | 4.98% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.71 | $0.43 | 5.00% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.64 | $0.41 | 5.43% |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.64 | $0.41 | 4.18% |
| 2007 | 4 | $1.58 | $0.40 | 3.37% |
| 2006 | 4 | $1.50 | $0.38 | 4.10% |
| 2005 | 4 | $1.42 | $0.36 | 3.97% |
| 2004 | 4 | $1.40 | $0.35 | 4.31% |
| 2003 | 4 | $1.65 | $0.41 | 6.51% |
| 2002 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 6.70% |
| 2001 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 5.22% |
| 2000 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 6.61% |
| 1999 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 6.36% |
| 1998 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 5.07% |
| 1997 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 5.60% |
| 1996 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 5.69% |
| 1995 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 6.98% |
| 1994 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 7.57% |
| 1993 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 6.68% |
| 1992 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 7.54% |
| 1991 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 8.14% |
| 1990 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 8.26% |
| 1989 | 3 | $1.76 | $0.59 | 6.38% |
| 1988 | 4 | $2.30 | $0.58 | 8.44% |
| 1987 | 4 | $2.33 | $0.58 | 8.43% |
| 1986 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 8.39% |
| 1985 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 10.26% |
| 1984 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 12.36% |
| 1983 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 12.07% |
| 1982 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 13.06% |
| 1981 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 13.94% |
| 1980 | 3 | $1.68 | $0.56 | 9.31% |
| 1979 | 4 | $2.21 | $0.55 | 10.95% |
| 1978 | 4 | $2.14 | $0.54 | 9.46% |
| 1977 | 4 | $2.09 | $0.52 | 8.62% |
| 1976 | 4 | $2.02 | $0.50 | 9.13% |
| 1975 | 4 | $2.00 | $0.50 | 10.68% |
| 1974 | 3 | $1.47 | $0.49 | 6.93% |
| 1973 | 4 | $1.84 | $0.46 | 7.09% |
| 1972 | 4 | $1.76 | $0.44 | 6.24% |
| 1971 | 4 | $1.68 | $0.42 | 5.51% |
| 1970 | 4 | $1.65 | $0.41 | 5.41% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.93 | 0.85% | $108.89 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.93 | 0.90% | $103.04 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.93 | 0.91% | $101.83 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.93 | 0.97% | $96.31 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.88 | 0.91% | $96.94 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.88 | 0.96% | $91.61 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.15% | $76.66 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.88 | 1.13% | $77.70 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $0.83 | 1.02% | $81.11 |
| May 9, 2023 | $0.83 | 0.91% | $91.66 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $0.83 | 0.92% | $90.55 |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.83 | 0.92% | $89.98 |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $0.78 | 0.75% | $103.78 |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.78 | 0.78% | $99.69 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | $0.78 | 0.89% | $87.65 |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.78 | 0.95% | $82.02 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $0.74 | 0.83% | $89.69 |
| May 7, 2021 | $0.74 | 0.85% | $86.76 |
| Feb 9, 2021 | $0.74 | 0.94% | $78.61 |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.74 | 0.82% | $89.87 |
| Aug 7, 2020 | $0.70 | 0.84% | $82.95 |
| May 7, 2020 | $0.70 | 0.88% | $79.86 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | $0.70 | 0.67% | $103.76 |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.70 | 0.79% | $89.07 |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $0.67 | 0.74% | $89.97 |
| May 9, 2019 | $0.67 | 0.79% | $84.66 |
| Feb 7, 2019 | $0.67 | 0.84% | $80.02 |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.67 | 0.89% | $75.32 |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $0.62 | 0.88% | $70.85 |
| May 9, 2018 | $0.62 | 0.92% | $67.16 |
| Feb 8, 2018 | $0.62 | 0.96% | $64.72 |
| Nov 9, 2017 | $0.62 | 0.83% | $74.78 |
| Aug 8, 2017 | $0.59 | 0.84% | $70.56 |
| May 8, 2017 | $0.59 | 0.87% | $68.06 |
| Feb 8, 2017 | $0.59 | 0.92% | $63.95 |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.59 | 0.98% | $59.99 |
| Aug 8, 2016 | $0.56 | 0.83% | $67.55 |
| May 6, 2016 | $0.56 | 0.85% | $65.61 |
| Feb 8, 2016 | $0.56 | 0.92% | $60.60 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.56 | 1.02% | $55.06 |
| Aug 6, 2015 | $0.53 | 0.93% | $56.77 |
| May 6, 2015 | $0.53 | 0.95% | $55.80 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | $0.53 | 0.92% | $57.83 |
| Nov 6, 2014 | $0.53 | 0.91% | $58.32 |
| Aug 6, 2014 | $0.50 | 0.99% | $50.52 |
| May 7, 2014 | $0.50 | 0.96% | $52.32 |
| Feb 6, 2014 | $0.50 | 1.04% | $48.03 |
| Nov 6, 2013 | $0.50 | 1.08% | $46.25 |
| Aug 7, 2013 | $0.49 | 1.09% | $45.00 |
| May 8, 2013 | $0.49 | 1.00% | $48.82 |
| Feb 6, 2013 | $0.47 | 1.05% | $44.57 |
| Nov 7, 2012 | $0.47 | 1.12% | $41.80 |
| Aug 8, 2012 | $0.47 | 1.08% | $43.55 |
| May 8, 2012 | $0.47 | 1.22% | $38.45 |
| Feb 8, 2012 | $0.47 | 1.20% | $39.30 |
| Nov 8, 2011 | $0.47 | 1.19% | $39.52 |
| Aug 8, 2011 | $0.46 | 1.29% | $35.76 |
| May 6, 2011 | $0.46 | 1.22% | $37.58 |
| Feb 8, 2011 | $0.46 | 1.28% | $35.86 |
| Nov 8, 2010 | $0.46 | 1.26% | $36.52 |
| Aug 6, 2010 | $0.42 | 1.18% | $35.52 |
| May 6, 2010 | $0.42 | 1.32% | $31.92 |
| Feb 8, 2010 | $0.41 | 1.24% | $32.95 |
| Nov 6, 2009 | $0.41 | 1.30% | $31.62 |
| Aug 6, 2009 | $0.41 | 1.31% | $31.19 |
| May 6, 2009 | $0.41 | 1.57% | $26.15 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | $0.41 | 1.29% | $31.81 |
| Nov 6, 2008 | $0.41 | 1.33% | $30.87 |
| Aug 6, 2008 | $0.41 | 1.05% | $39.10 |
| May 7, 2008 | $0.41 | 0.93% | $43.87 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | $0.41 | 0.95% | $43.16 |
| Nov 7, 2007 | $0.41 | 0.88% | $46.38 |
| Aug 8, 2007 | $0.39 | 0.83% | $46.90 |
| May 8, 2007 | $0.39 | 0.80% | $48.92 |
| Feb 7, 2007 | $0.39 | 0.86% | $45.45 |
| Nov 8, 2006 | $0.39 | 0.94% | $41.48 |
| Aug 8, 2006 | $0.37 | 1.02% | $36.32 |
| May 8, 2006 | $0.37 | 1.14% | $32.58 |
| Feb 8, 2006 | $0.37 | 1.03% | $36.03 |
| Nov 8, 2005 | $0.37 | 1.01% | $36.50 |
| Aug 8, 2005 | $0.35 | 0.93% | $37.52 |
| May 6, 2005 | $0.35 | 1.01% | $34.51 |
| Feb 8, 2005 | $0.35 | 1.01% | $34.55 |
| Nov 8, 2004 | $0.35 | 1.00% | $35.01 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | $0.35 | 1.10% | $31.86 |
| May 6, 2004 | $0.35 | 1.18% | $29.57 |
| Feb 6, 2004 | $0.35 | 1.05% | $33.45 |
| Nov 6, 2003 | $0.35 | 1.29% | $27.17 |
| Aug 6, 2003 | $0.35 | 1.27% | $27.57 |
| May 7, 2003 | $0.35 | 1.37% | $25.50 |
| Feb 6, 2003 | $0.60 | 2.83% | $21.22 |
| Nov 6, 2002 | $0.60 | 2.38% | $25.24 |
| Aug 7, 2002 | $0.60 | 1.84% | $32.64 |
| May 8, 2002 | $0.60 | 1.33% | $45.06 |
| Feb 6, 2002 | $0.60 | 1.49% | $40.31 |
| Nov 7, 2001 | $0.60 | 1.35% | $44.54 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | $0.60 | 1.33% | $45.24 |
| May 8, 2001 | $0.60 | 1.25% | $48.18 |
| Feb 7, 2001 | $0.60 | 1.30% | $46.12 |
| Nov 8, 2000 | $0.60 | 1.43% | $42.00 |
| Aug 8, 2000 | $0.60 | 1.70% | $35.33 |
| May 8, 2000 | $0.60 | 1.66% | $36.06 |
| Feb 8, 2000 | $0.60 | 1.89% | $31.81 |
| Nov 8, 1999 | $0.60 | 1.80% | $33.38 |
| Aug 6, 1999 | $0.60 | 1.70% | $35.38 |
| May 6, 1999 | $0.60 | 1.46% | $41.06 |
| Feb 8, 1999 | $0.60 | 1.46% | $41.06 |
| Nov 6, 1998 | $0.60 | 1.21% | $49.69 |
| Aug 6, 1998 | $0.60 | 1.39% | $43.25 |
| May 6, 1998 | $0.60 | 1.27% | $47.19 |
| Feb 6, 1998 | $0.60 | 1.22% | $49.12 |
| Nov 6, 1997 | $0.60 | 1.29% | $46.62 |
| Aug 6, 1997 | $0.60 | 1.41% | $42.69 |
| May 7, 1997 | $0.60 | 1.48% | $40.62 |
| Feb 6, 1997 | $0.60 | 1.45% | $41.38 |
| Nov 6, 1996 | $0.60 | 1.42% | $42.38 |
| Aug 7, 1996 | $0.60 | 1.43% | $42.00 |
| May 8, 1996 | $0.60 | 1.47% | $40.75 |
| Feb 8, 1996 | $0.60 | 1.38% | $43.62 |
| Nov 8, 1995 | $0.60 | 1.62% | $37.12 |
| Aug 8, 1995 | $0.60 | 1.77% | $33.88 |
| May 4, 1995 | $0.60 | 1.82% | $33.00 |
| Feb 6, 1995 | $0.60 | 1.79% | $33.50 |
| Nov 4, 1994 | $0.60 | 1.89% | $31.75 |
| Aug 4, 1994 | $0.60 | 1.95% | $30.75 |
| May 4, 1994 | $0.60 | 1.98% | $30.25 |
| Feb 4, 1994 | $0.60 | 1.76% | $34.00 |
| Nov 4, 1993 | $0.60 | 1.69% | $35.50 |
| Aug 4, 1993 | $0.60 | 1.58% | $38.00 |
| May 4, 1993 | $0.60 | 1.68% | $35.75 |
| Feb 4, 1993 | $0.60 | 1.74% | $34.50 |
| Nov 4, 1992 | $0.60 | 1.90% | $31.50 |
| Aug 4, 1992 | $0.60 | 1.79% | $33.50 |
| May 4, 1992 | $0.60 | 1.90% | $31.50 |
| Feb 4, 1992 | $0.60 | 1.95% | $30.75 |
| Nov 4, 1991 | $0.60 | 1.90% | $31.62 |
| Aug 5, 1991 | $0.60 | 2.03% | $29.62 |
| May 6, 1991 | $0.60 | 2.11% | $28.50 |
| Feb 4, 1991 | $0.60 | 2.12% | $28.25 |
| Nov 5, 1990 | $0.60 | 2.14% | $28.00 |
| Aug 6, 1990 | $0.60 | 2.12% | $28.25 |
| May 4, 1990 | $0.60 | 2.02% | $29.75 |
| Feb 5, 1990 | $0.60 | 1.98% | $30.25 |
| Aug 4, 1989 | $0.60 | 1.99% | $30.12 |
| May 4, 1989 | $0.58 | 2.22% | $26.12 |
| Feb 6, 1989 | $0.58 | 2.19% | $26.50 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | $0.59 | 2.23% | $26.50 |
| Aug 4, 1988 | $0.59 | 2.16% | $27.38 |
| May 4, 1988 | $0.56 | 2.13% | $26.50 |
| Feb 4, 1988 | $0.56 | 1.97% | $28.62 |
| Nov 4, 1987 | $0.56 | 2.15% | $26.25 |
| Aug 4, 1987 | $0.65 | 2.40% | $26.88 |
| May 5, 1987 | $0.56 | 2.09% | $27.00 |
| Feb 4, 1987 | $0.56 | 1.86% | $30.38 |
| Nov 4, 1986 | $0.56 | 1.96% | $28.88 |
| Aug 5, 1986 | $0.56 | 1.97% | $28.75 |
| May 5, 1986 | $0.56 | 2.27% | $24.88 |
| Feb 4, 1986 | $0.56 | 2.33% | $24.25 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | $0.56 | 2.52% | $22.38 |
| Aug 5, 1985 | $0.56 | 2.54% | $22.25 |
| May 6, 1985 | $0.56 | 2.61% | $21.62 |
| Feb 5, 1985 | $0.56 | 2.68% | $21.12 |
| Nov 2, 1984 | $0.56 | 2.79% | $20.25 |
| Aug 6, 1984 | $0.56 | 3.07% | $18.38 |
| May 4, 1984 | $0.56 | 3.40% | $16.62 |
| Feb 6, 1984 | $0.56 | 3.28% | $17.25 |
| Nov 3, 1983 | $0.56 | 3.03% | $18.62 |
| Aug 4, 1983 | $0.56 | 3.14% | $18.00 |
| May 4, 1983 | $0.56 | 2.92% | $19.38 |
| Feb 4, 1983 | $0.56 | 3.10% | $18.25 |
| Nov 4, 1982 | $0.56 | 3.01% | $18.75 |
| Aug 4, 1982 | $0.56 | 3.50% | $16.12 |
| May 4, 1982 | $0.56 | 3.23% | $17.50 |
| Feb 4, 1982 | $0.56 | 3.48% | $16.25 |
| Nov 4, 1981 | $0.56 | 3.48% | $16.25 |
| Aug 4, 1981 | $0.56 | 3.45% | $16.38 |
| May 5, 1981 | $0.56 | 3.67% | $15.38 |
| Feb 4, 1981 | $0.56 | 3.48% | $16.25 |
| Aug 5, 1980 | $0.56 | 3.10% | $17.88 |
| May 5, 1980 | $0.56 | 2.98% | $18.62 |
| Feb 5, 1980 | $0.56 | 3.15% | $17.62 |
| Nov 2, 1979 | $0.56 | 3.10% | $17.88 |
| Aug 6, 1979 | $0.55 | 2.63% | $20.75 |
| May 4, 1979 | $0.55 | 2.69% | $20.25 |
| Feb 5, 1979 | $0.55 | 2.49% | $21.88 |
| Oct 31, 1978 | $0.55 | 2.56% | $21.25 |
| Aug 4, 1978 | $0.53 | 2.28% | $23.25 |
| May 4, 1978 | $0.53 | 2.37% | $22.38 |
| Feb 6, 1978 | $0.53 | 2.24% | $23.62 |
| Nov 3, 1977 | $0.53 | 2.21% | $24.00 |
| Aug 4, 1977 | $0.52 | 2.09% | $24.62 |
| May 4, 1977 | $0.52 | 2.10% | $24.50 |
| Feb 4, 1977 | $0.52 | 2.16% | $23.88 |
| Nov 4, 1976 | $0.52 | 2.26% | $22.75 |
| Aug 4, 1976 | $0.50 | 2.22% | $22.50 |
| May 4, 1976 | $0.50 | 2.30% | $21.75 |
| Feb 3, 1976 | $0.50 | 2.33% | $21.50 |
| Nov 3, 1975 | $0.50 | 2.39% | $20.88 |
| Aug 5, 1975 | $0.50 | 2.63% | $19.00 |
| May 5, 1975 | $0.50 | 2.96% | $16.88 |
| Feb 4, 1975 | $0.50 | 2.76% | $18.12 |
| Nov 4, 1974 | $0.50 | 3.10% | $16.12 |
| May 6, 1974 | $0.50 | 2.29% | $21.88 |
| Feb 4, 1974 | $0.47 | 1.85% | $25.62 |
| Nov 2, 1973 | $0.47 | 1.93% | $24.62 |
| Aug 6, 1973 | $0.47 | 1.92% | $24.75 |
| May 4, 1973 | $0.45 | 1.73% | $26.00 |
| Feb 5, 1973 | $0.45 | 1.59% | $28.38 |
| Nov 3, 1972 | $0.45 | 1.54% | $29.25 |
| Aug 4, 1972 | $0.43 | 1.60% | $27.12 |
| May 4, 1972 | $0.43 | 1.55% | $28.00 |
| Feb 4, 1972 | $0.45 | 1.56% | $28.50 |
| Nov 4, 1971 | $0.42 | 1.39% | $30.50 |
| Aug 4, 1971 | $0.42 | 1.39% | $30.50 |
| May 5, 1971 | $0.42 | 1.39% | $30.50 |
| Feb 4, 1971 | $0.42 | 1.39% | $30.50 |
| Nov 4, 1970 | $0.42 | 1.39% | $30.50 |
| Aug 4, 1970 | $0.41 | 1.34% | $30.50 |
| May 5, 1970 | $0.41 | 1.34% | $30.50 |
| Feb 4, 1970 | $0.41 | 1.34% | $30.50 |
American Electric Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.60 | 4.22% | 0.95% | $3.78 | Aug 8, 2025 | |
| $2.01 | 3.71% | 1.22% | $2.23 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
Duke Energy
DUK | $3.12 | 2.72% | 1.00% | $3.39 | Feb 14, 2025 |
NextEra Energy
NEE | $1.61 | 2.25% | 0.68% | $1.63 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| $2.16 | 2.44% | 0.93% | $2.34 | Feb 18, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has American Electric been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- American Electric has been paying dividends for 55 years, from 1970 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $122.61 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was American Electric's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- American Electric's most recent dividend payment was $0.93 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 8, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was American Electric's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- American Electric's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $3.57 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do American Electric's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing American Electric's dividend payments, the company paid $3.37 per share in 2023 versus $3.57 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.20. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in American Electric have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, American Electric has paid a total of $29.20 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $2,595.56 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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