AEP Dividend Profile
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
Dividend Yield
2.94%
Trailing, annualized
Projected Annual Dividend
$3.72
Per share, forward
5-Year Dividend Growth
5.7%
Annualized
Dividend Streak
16 yrs
Years of payments
Payout Frequency
4×/yr
Distributions per year
Last Price
$128.48
Most recent close
Market Cap
$69.91B
Size
Figures are estimates from third-party data, refreshed periodically and not guaranteed. Last updated 6/12/2026.
About AEP
AEP sits in the reits & utilities part of a dividend portfolio. Real estate and utility holdings prized for steady, real-asset income. Where AEP fits for you depends on your income goals, your time horizon, and how it balances the rest of your holdings.
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