AER Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

AER has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 1.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.23%
Payout Ratio 7.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 44%
Consistency Lifetime 18%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.3%
Payout FCF 62.7%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 47.2%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RXL 12,508 M 7.99% 8.97%
SIX2 3,939 M 3.36% 5.39%
MSM 5,946 M 3.85% 4.40%
WSO 15,253 M 3.02% 4.86%
FTAI 25,864 M 1.02% 7.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 2,720 M 166.67% 100.0%
HRI 4,308 M 53.83% 100.0%
RXL 12,508 M 27.09% 65.8%
FAST 50,445 M 11.80% 88.7%
WSO 15,253 M 11.30% 95.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Trading Companies & Distributors URI United Rentals
1.09% Yield MSM MSC Industrial Direct
3.85% Yield FTAI FTAI Aviation
1.02% Yield
AER Dividend History: Last 19 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 2026-06-04 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.28%
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 2026-03-19 Quarterly 0.4 +48.1% 0.27%
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-12-04 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.2%
2025-08-13 2025-08-13 2025-09-04 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.24%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-06-05 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.24%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.27 +8% 0.27%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-12-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.26%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.27%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.25 +150% 0.27%
2009-08-07 2009-08-11 2009-09-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2009-05-08 2009-05-12 2009-06-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2009-03-09 2009-03-11 2009-03-23 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2008-11-17 2008-11-19 2008-12-16 Quarterly 0.1 -78.7% N/A
2008-08-18 2008-08-20 2008-09-16 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2008-05-19 2008-05-21 2008-06-16 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2008-03-07 2008-03-11 2008-03-25 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2007-11-19 2007-11-21 2007-11-30 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2007-08-14 2007-08-16 2007-08-28 Quarterly 0.47 -11.3% N/A
2007-04-20 2007-04-24 2007-05-10 Other 0.53 0% N/A

AER Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of AER?

As of May 2026, AER's dividend yield is 1.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.34 USD by the current share price of 139.39.

Does AER pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, AER paid a dividend of 1.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-13 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does AER pay dividends?

AER pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AER has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-13.

AER dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AER for the next payments are between 0.259 (-35.3%) and 0.296 (-26.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.80%.

Will AER pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for AerCap Holdings (AER) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AER?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AerCap Holdings (AER) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AER?

AER's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 44.0% per year. Strong growth: AER's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AER?

AER's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.28%. If you bought AER's shares at 58.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.28% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AER?

AER Payout Consistency is 18.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: AerCap Holdings has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AER have a good Dividend Yield?

AER's 1.23% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AER?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AER is 7.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AER?

AER's Overall Dividend Rating is 47.24%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AER Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in AER's Outstanding Shares?

AerCap Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 9.41% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AER ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2005 78,237,000 0%
2006 85,037,000 +8.69%
2007 85,037,000 0%
2008 85,037,000 0%
2009 85,037,000 0%
2010 136,000,700 +59.93%
2011 139,899,400 +2.87%
2012 119,152,500 -14.83%
2013 115,335,900 -3.2%
2014 214,580,100 +86.05%
2015 197,743,100 -7.85%
2016 175,903,100 -11.04%
2017 154,146,800 -12.37%
2018 139,618,600 -9.42%
2019 129,340,500 -7.36%
2020 129,484,300 +0.11%
2021 203,641,500 +57.27%
2022 242,857,600 +19.26%
2023 205,969,100 -15.19%
2024 190,728,000 -7.4%
2025 166,851,400 -12.52%
2026 164,895,100 -1.17%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-20 02:38 UTC