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Assured Guaranty Ltd.

S&P 500

AGO/Financial Services · Insurance - Specialty/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.88%

$1.44 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$77.19P/E8.8MCap3.4BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

76/ 100Safe

AGO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 16.0% earnings payout ratio & 18.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.9% return on equity & Volatile profit margin stability. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 9 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 16.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 18.8%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -3.2%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
  • Return on Equity: 7.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
16.0%Very Safe
18.8%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A

Profitability

Caution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Assured Guaranty Ltd.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a specialty insurance company, primarily engaging in providing financial guaranty insurance. The company is renowned for offering guarantees that enhance the credit quality of public finance, infrastructure, and structured finance obligations. In essence, Assured Guaranty Ltd. underwrites insurance that ensures investors of timely principal and interest payments, thereby catering to sectors such as municipal finance and infrastructure projects. By mitigating credit risk, it plays a crucial role in fostering investor confidence and reducing borrowing costs for issuers. This function is vital in markets where creditworthiness is under scrutiny, as it provides an additional layer of security and stability. As a leading player in the financial guaranty sector, Assured Guaranty Ltd. has significant market significance, particularly in times of economic uncertainty, by helping maintain liquidity and investor assurance across various debt markets due to its strong reinsurance practices and capital strength.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.88%

Annual Dividend

$1.44

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

16.04%

FCF Payout Ratio

18.78%

52-Week Range

$72.76 - $92.40

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AGO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AGO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 15, 2026

Last Payment Date

May 29, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-12.06%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-3.20%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.54%

3-Year Total Growth

-32.00%

5-Year Total Growth

-15.00%

10-Year Total Growth

41.67%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$7,719.00

Annual Income

$144.00

Quarterly Income

$36.00

Monthly Income

$12.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AGO's current dividend yield?
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) currently has a dividend yield of 1.88%, based on a stock price of $77.19 and an annual dividend of $1.44.
When is AGO's next dividend payment date?
AGO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-15 and the next payment date is 2026-05-29. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does AGO pay in dividends per year?
Assured Guaranty Ltd. paid $0.68 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has AGO been increasing its dividend?
Assured Guaranty Ltd. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -3.20% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.54%.
Is AGO's dividend safe?
Assured Guaranty Ltd. has a payout ratio of 16.04%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 18.78%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is AGO's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Assured Guaranty Ltd.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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