American Electric Power Company, Inc.
S&P 500AEP/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
2.90%
$3.78 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
AEP's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 55.6% earnings payout ratio & 28.8% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.8x interest coverage & 0.5x current ratio. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 55.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 28.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Gross Margin: 58.0%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.5xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -5.4%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Interest Coverage: 2.8xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout American Electric Power Company, Inc.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an electric public utility holding company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to retail and wholesale customers across the United States. The company operates through four primary segments: Vertically Integrated Utilities, which handles generation, transmission, and distribution for direct sale; Transmission and Distribution Utilities, focusing on transmission and distribution services; AEP Transmission Holdco, managing the development and operation of transmission facilities; and Generation and Marketing, encompassing non-regulated generation, marketing, and risk management activities. American Electric Power generates electricity using diverse energy sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, renewable energy, hydro, solar, and wind power. The company maintains an extensive network of transmission infrastructure and serves as a critical player in the nation's power delivery system. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, American Electric Power operates as a major regulated utility provider, playing a vital role in supporting electricity demand across multiple regions and supporting infrastructure modernization and grid reliability initiatives.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.90%
Annual Dividend
$3.78
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
55.62%
FCF Payout Ratio
62.55%
52-Week Range
$101.15 - $139.44
Dividend History (2016–2025)
AEP annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
AEP earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 10, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.67%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-5.41%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-1.39%
3-Year Total Growth
17.98%
5-Year Total Growth
-24.29%
10-Year Total Growth
-13.02%
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