AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.34%
Payout ratio: 123.8%
Algonquin Power & Utilities's most recent cash dividend of $0.065 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Mar 31, 2026. The payout stands at $0.26 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 4.41%.
AQN dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend yield
Algonquin Power & Utilities's dividend yield of 4.41% is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 3.37%, Algonquin Power & Utilities's dividend yield is 31% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 6.5% of the last 5 years.
AQN Dividend history
Algonquin Power & Utilities has been paying dividends for the last 13 years. According to our data AQN has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has decreased by 14% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone up by 0.9% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 15%.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.065 | 4.23% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.065 | 4.23% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.065 | 4.81% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.065 | 4.54% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.065 | 5.91% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.065 | 10.22% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.065 | 9.16% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.109 | 9.25% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.217 | 8.67% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.109 | 6.87% |
| Sep 27, 2023 | $0.109 | 8.06% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.109 | 6.96% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.109 | 7.59% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.181 | 10.85% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | $0.181 | 6.06% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.181 | 5.15% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.171 | 4.4% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.171 | 4.62% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.171 | 4.42% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.171 | 4.24% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.155 | 3.96% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.155 | 3.67% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.155 | 4.14% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.155 | 4.51% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.141 | 4.47% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.141 | 3.92% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.141 | 3.94% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.141 | 4.35% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.128 | 4.6% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.128 | 5.06% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.128 | 4.76% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.128 | 5.01% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.117 | 4.71% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.117 | 4.17% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.117 | 4.31% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.117 | 3.18% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.117 | 2.32% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.106 | 1.26% |
Algonquin Power & Utilities dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Algonquin Power & Utilities's payout ratio of 123.8% is above the Utilities sector and its peers average. If we compare it with its Utilities sector average of 61.9%, Algonquin Power & Utilities's payout ratio is 100% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AQN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES Eversource Energy | 4.44% | $3.08 | 65.8% |
| AQN Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp | 4.34% | $0.26 | 123.8% |
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 4.04% | $2.67 | 78.8% |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 3.42% | $4.26 | 65.2% |
| WEC Wec Energy Group Inc | 3.26% | $3.69 | 73.1% |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | 3.25% | $3.48 | 58.3% |
| SO Southern Co | 3.22% | $2.98 | 75.6% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 2.96% | $2.3 | 66% |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 2.96% | $3.78 | 55.5% |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 2.8% | $2.38 | 60.1% |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 0.9% | $0.15 | 11.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Algonquin Power & Utilities pay a dividend?
Yes, Algonquin Power & Utilities has been paying dividends for the last 13 years.
When was AQN's last dividend?
Algonquin Power & Utilities's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 31, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.065 per share.
How much dividend does Algonquin Power & Utilities pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AQN pays $0.26 per share.
What is Algonquin Power & Utilities's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Algonquin Power & Utilities is 4.41%.
How often does Algonquin Power & Utilities pay dividends?
Algonquin Power & Utilities pays four dividends per year.
What is Algonquin Power & Utilities's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Algonquin Power & Utilities is 123.8%.
Does Algonquin Power & Utilities pay a good dividend?
Algonquin Power & Utilities's dividend yield is higher than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.