AQN Dividend History & Analysis | 5.7% Yield

AQN has a dividend yield of 5.7% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.71%
Payout Ratio 120.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -16.48%
Consistency Lifetime 92.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.50%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 17
Dividend Rating 15.11%

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: 52.7%
Total Return 5y: -50.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 25,560 M 4.61% 7.84%
AVA 3,360 M 5.04% 6.46%
BIP 16,895 M 5.22% 6.03%
NGG 84,736 M 4.30% 7.35%
BKH 5,618 M 4.39% 6.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 25,560 M 18.9% 94.9%
CNP 25,710 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 35,730 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 27,937 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 20,836 M 6.21% 93.0%

AQN 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
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.13 100% 2.11%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.065 0% 1.22%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.065 0% 1.15%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.065 0% 1.27%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.065 0% 1.47%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.065 -40.4% 1.19%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.109 0% 1.85%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.109 0% 1.83%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-15 Quarterly 0.109 0% 1.71%
2023-09-27 2023-09-28 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.109 0% 1.67%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.109 0% 1.34%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.109 -39.8% 1.33%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.181 0% 2.78%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.181 0% 1.57%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.181 5.8% 1.33%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.171 0% 1.11%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.171 0.2% 1.19%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.1706 -0.2% 1.16%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.171 10.3% 1.12%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.99%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.155 9.9% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.141 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.141 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.141 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.141 10.2% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.128 9.4% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.117 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.117 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.117 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.117 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.117 10.4% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.106 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.106 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.106 10.4% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.096 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.096 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.096 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.096 10.3% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.087 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.087 -1.1% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.088 11.4% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.079 2.6% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.077 -3.8% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.08 -2.9% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.0824 0% N/A

AQN Dividend FAQ

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) is a North-American multi-utility that owns and operates regulated electric, water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution systems across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile, serving roughly 1.27 million customer connections as of 31 Dec 2024.

What is the Dividend Yield of AQN?

As of February 2026, AQN`s dividend yield is 5.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 6.49.

Does AQN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AQN paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.13 USD.

How often does AQN pay dividends?

AQN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AQN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

AQN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AQN for the next 4 payments are between 0.061 (-53.1%) and 0.075 (-42.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AQN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.13 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Algonquin Power (AQN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AQN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of AQN?

AQN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -16.5% per year.
Negative growth: AQN's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of AQN?

AQN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.50%. If you bought AQN's shares at 13.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AQN?

AQN Payout Consistency is 92.9%. 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 consistent: Algonquin Power has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AQN have a good Dividend Yield?

AQN`s 5.71% 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 AQN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AQN is 120.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of AQN?

AQN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 15.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AQN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AQN's Outstanding Shares?

Algonquin Power's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 5.24% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

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 AQN 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
1999 24,020,500
2000 34,610,500 +44.09%
2001 50,027,900 +44.55%
2002 67,887,600 +35.7%
2003 67,887,600
2004 69,691,600 +2.66%
2005 69,691,600
2006 72,874,200 +4.57%
2007 76,116,800 +4.45%
2008 79,613,900 +4.59%
2009 93,858,700 +17.89%
2010 104,095,100 +10.91%
2011 141,064,700 +35.52%
2012 201,702,100 +42.99%
2013 207,934,200 +3.09%
2014 253,890,800 +22.1%
2015 272,132,500 +7.18%
2016 346,652,800 +27.38%
2017 436,689,500 +25.97%
2018 495,546,900 +13.48%
2019 525,828,300 +6.11%
2020 605,185,600 +15.09%
2021 678,191,100 +12.06%
2022 678,623,600 +0.06%
2023 697,436,100 +2.77%
2024 790,343,900 +13.32%
2025 772,411,500 -2.27%

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: 2026-02-05 02:39