AES Corporation (AES) Dividend Analysis
Does AES (AES) pay a dividend?
Yes. AES (AES) pays a dividend: $0.70 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 4.73% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for at least 13 years in a row (every year of the history we hold), growing at 3.9% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 26.8% of earnings.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.70 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.69 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $0.67 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $0.64 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $0.61 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $0.58 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | $0.55 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $0.53 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | $0.49 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $0.45 | +12.3% |
Newest 10 of 14 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern, growth streak of at least 13 years signals strong commitment.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (50) × 0.40 + Growth (68) × 0.35 + Income (100) × 0.25 = 69
Dividend Yield
4.73%
Per Share (TTM)
$0.70
Payout Ratio
26.8%
5Y CAGR
3.9%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
26.8%
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
-3.4x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$0.70
Growth Streak
13+ years
5Y CAGR
3.9%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$0.70
Annual Income / $10K
$473
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
AES (AES) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does AES (AES) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, AES pays a regular dividend of about $0.70 per share per year (a yield of roughly 4.7%). That is a payout ratio of about 26.8% of earnings, so it is not currently covered by free cash flow. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is AES's dividend safe?+
AES's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about -3.4 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 50 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has AES grown its dividend?+
AES has raised its dividend for at least 13 years in a row, the full span of the dividend history we hold. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 3.9% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is AES's dividend payout ratio?+
AES pays out about 26.8% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is not currently covered by free cash flow. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 4 Aug 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 5 Aug 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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