AES Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield

AES has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.57%
Payout Ratio 46.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.90%
Consistency Lifetime 45.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.07%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 53.50%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 56.8%
Total Return 5y: -29.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KEN 4,057 M 16.9% 33.6%
CWEN-A 7,102 M 6.23% 7.67%
CWEN 7,366 M 5.87% 7.12%
TAC 3,786 M 1.60% 2.75%
VST 48,476 M 0.54% 4.77%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GEV 200,107 M 200% 100%
VST 48,476 M 10.7% 88.9%
CWEN 7,366 M 7.42% 96.7%
CWEN-A 7,102 M 7.42% 97.0%
BEPC 7,068 M 5.27% 100%

AES Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.176 -0% 1.19%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.176 0% 1.28%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.176 0% 1.34%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.176 0% 1.78%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.176 1.7% 1.57%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.173 0% 1.08%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.173 0% 0.98%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.173 0% 1%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.173 4.2% 1.02%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.166 0% 1.11%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.166 0% 0.76%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.166 0% 0.71%
2023-01-31 2023-02-01 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.166 5.1% 0.63%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.158 0% 0.6%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.158 0% 0.71%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.158 0% 0.75%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.158 4.6% 0.73%
2021-11-01 2021-11-02 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.151 0% 0.6%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.151 0% 0.63%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.151 0% 0.54%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.151 5.6% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.143 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-18 Quarterly 0.143 0% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.143 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.143 4.4% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.137 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.137 0% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.137 0% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.137 5.4% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-08-01 2017-08-03 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2016-01-29 2016-02-02 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-05-01 2015-05-05 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-01-30 2015-02-03 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.1 100% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-18 Quarterly 0.05 25% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A

AES Dividend FAQ

The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is a global power generation and utility firm that owns and operates roughly 32 GW of diversified generation assets-including coal, natural-gas, hydro, wind, solar, biomass, energy-storage and landfill-gas facilities-and delivers electricity to about 2.7 million end-use customers across the United States and multiple international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of AES?

As of February 2026, AES`s dividend yield is 5.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 16.05.

Does AES pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AES paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 0.17595 USD.

How often does AES pay dividends?

AES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AES has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.

AES dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AES for the next 4 payments are between 0.144 (-18.2%) and 0.18 (+2.3%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will AES pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.17595 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for The AES (AES) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AES?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of AES?

AES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.90% per year.
Strong growth: AES's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AES?

AES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.07%. If you bought AES's shares at 22.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AES?

AES Payout Consistency is 45.4%. 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: The AES has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AES have a good Dividend Yield?

AES`s 5.57% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AES?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AES is 46.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AES?

AES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AES Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AES's Outstanding Shares?

The AES's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has AES ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 2, 2000 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 209,047,600
1991 245,294,100 +17.34%
1992 272,023,800 +10.9%
1993 286,975,000 +5.5%
1994 288,376,100 +0.49%
1995 296,153,800 +2.7%
1996 316,850,000 +6.99%
1997 353,481,800 +11.56%
1998 370,323,700 +4.76%
1999 403,651,700 +9%
2000 501,244,400 +24.18%
2001 540,012,200 +7.73%
2002 508,266,700 -5.88%
2003 593,506,500 +16.77%
2004 650,315,800 +9.57%
2005 653,846,200 +0.54%
2006 669,117,600 +2.34%
2007 678,500,000 +1.4%
2008 677,500,000 -0.15%
2009 685,500,000 +1.18%
2010 791,642,900 +15.48%
2011 781,500,000 -1.28%
2012 752,000,000 -3.77%
2013 735,714,300 -2.17%
2014 710,344,800 -3.45%
2015 653,846,200 -7.95%
2016 659,027,800 +0.79%
2017 661,083,700 +0.31%
2018 673,684,200 +1.91%
2019 664,000,000 -1.44%
2020 669,000,000 +0.75%
2021 667,000,000 -0.3%
2022 668,888,900 +0.28%
2023 670,000,000 +0.17%
2024 713,000,000 +6.42%
2025 714,000,000 +0.14%

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: 2026-01-31 02:37