AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

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American Electric Power (Nasdaq:AEP) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.95 per share on common stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2026. This marks the company's 463rd consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend; AEP has paid a cash dividend every quarter since July 1910.

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• $0.95 quarterly dividend declared
• 463rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid
• Dividend payable March 10, 2026 to record holders on Feb. 10, 2026

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock.

The dividend is payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2026, and is the company's 463^rd consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1910.

About AEP
American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We expect to invest $72 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 17,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with approximately 40,000 line miles, along with more than 252,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse owned and contracted generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

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FAQ

What dividend did AEP (Nasdaq:AEP) declare on January 20, 2026?

AEP declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.95 per share.

When is the AEP dividend payable and what is the record date for the March 2026 payment?

The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2026.

How many consecutive quarterly dividends has AEP (AEP) paid as of Jan. 20, 2026?

This is AEP's 463rd consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend.

Since when has AEP paid a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock?

AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1910.

Does the January 20, 2026 AEP dividend declaration change the dividend amount for future quarters?

The announcement declares the $0.95 dividend for the March 10, 2026 payment; no future-quarter guidance was provided.