Dividend Overview
4.82%
Dividend Yield
+3.52% vs S&P 500 avg
$0.70
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.18
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio55.1%
Ex-DividendMar 18, 2026
Pay DateApr 5, 2026
Stock Price$14.65
Yield on Cost If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in AES at $14.65/share
Monthly
$40.01
Quarterly
$120.03
Annually
$480.13
682 shares Based on current price of $14.65 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 1,705 shares
$24,978.25
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Safe 55.1% payout ratio
Safe Moderate High

A payout ratio under 60% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings with room to grow.

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