Assured Guaranty Ltd.
S&P 500AGO/Financial Services · Insurance - Specialty/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.88%
$1.44 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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 SafeBalance Sheet
N/AProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
SafeAbout 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%
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