American Electric Power Co., Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and currently employs 17,581 full-time employees. Its electric utility operating companies provide generation, transmission and distribution services to more than five million retail customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Its segments include Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco and Generation & Marketing. The Vertically Integrated Utilities is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The Transmission and Distribution Utilities consists of the transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The AEP Transmission Holdco is engaged in development, construction and operation of transmission facilities. The Generation & Marketing segment conducts Marketing, risk management and retail activities.
American Electric Power Company Inc Dividend Information
American Electric Power Company Inc has an annual dividend of 3.7401 per share, with a yield of 2.7787%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Feb 10, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
2.7787%
$3.7401
Feb 10, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
56.09%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Feb 10, 2026
$0.95
Feb 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Nov 10, 2025
$0.95
Nov 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
$0.93
Aug 8, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
May 9, 2025
$0.93
May 9, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
$0.93
Feb 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
Nov 8, 2024
$0.93
Nov 8, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
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Follow-Up Questions
What is American Electric Power Company Inc's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by American Electric Power Company Inc is $0.95. The annual dividend for American Electric Power Company Inc is $3.7401
What is American Electric Power Company Inc's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for American Electric Power Company Inc is 56.09%
What is the ex-dividend date for AEP?
The ex-dividend date for American Electric Power Company Inc is Feb 10, 2026.
How often does American Electric Power Company Inc pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time American Electric Power Company Inc paid dividend was on Mar 10, 2026