American Electric Power Increases Quarterly Dividend to 97 Cents per Share

Key Facts

1American Electric Power's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 97 cents per share, an increase of 2 cents.

American Electric Power's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 97 cents per share, an increase of 2 cents. PR Newswire reported that the board approved the raise from the previous 95 cents per share as part of its regular capital return policy to shareholders.

AEP closed at $124.72 on October 19, 2026, having traded between a day high of $127.41 and a day low of $124.33 during that session. The dividend increase aligns with the company's broader strategy to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service and support infrastructure growth.