COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 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 Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026.
About AEP
American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We plan to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 18,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 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 32,000 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 quarterly dividend did AEP (Nasdaq: AEP) declare on July 20, 2026?
AEP declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.95 per share on its common stock. According to American Electric Power, this dividend continues its practice of paying regular cash dividends to shareholders of record by the announced record date.
When are the record date and payment date for AEP's Q3 2026 dividend?
The Q3 2026 dividend is payable on September 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2026. According to American Electric Power, investors must own shares by the record date to receive this $0.95 per share cash dividend.
How much is AEP planning to invest between 2026 and 2030?
AEP plans to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030. According to American Electric Power, this capital program is intended to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of the communities it serves across its multi-state footprint.
How large is AEP's customer base and service territory as of 2026?
AEP serves 5.6 million customers across 11 states in the United States. According to American Electric Power, its utilities operate extensive transmission and distribution networks to deliver electricity under several regional brands, including AEP Ohio, AEP Texas and others.
What generating capacity and grid assets does AEP operate to support its dividend-paying business?
AEP has approximately 32,000 megawatts of owned and contracted generating capacity and the nation’s largest electric transmission system. According to American Electric Power, it also operates over 252,000 miles of distribution lines serving its 5.6 million customers.
