Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.45
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
16.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
AEM Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
AEM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$1.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return37.3%
5Y Total Return178.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$27,82510Y ago$35,37620Y ago$67,402
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AEM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
AEM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited distributes 16.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AEM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 11.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AEM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 178.3%, with dividends contributing 12.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,376 today.
AEM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.00
Avg/Payment$0.4000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 96.28% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 65.43% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 93.02% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.08% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.36% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.66% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.90% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.96% | Sep 16, 2024 |
AEM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
16.3% payout
Streak
0Y
11.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $83.5B | 0.9% | 16.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  NEMNewmont Corporation | $115.0B | 1.0% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WPMWheaton Precious Met… | $55.7B | 0.5% | 20.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $31.9B | 0.5% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  AUAngloGold Ashanti Pl… | $45.9B | 4.1% | 71.0% | 4 | Watch |
2nd  BTGB2Gold Corp. | $5.8B | 1.7% | 26.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HLHecla Mining Company | $10.7B | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
AEM Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.86 | 18.1% | 5.54x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.78 | 42.3% | 2.36x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.96 | 40.4% | 2.47x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | -8.6% | 4 | $1.53 | 104.6% | 0.96x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $1.75 | 84.2% | 5 | $2.28 | 76.8% | 1.30x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $0.95 | 72.7% | 4 | $2.10 | 45.2% | 2.21x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.55 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.99 | 27.6% | 3.62x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | 7.3% | 4 | $-1.40 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.41 | -6.8% | 4 | $1.05 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 0.5% |
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AEM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AEM stock.
How much dividend does AEM pay per share?
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AEM's next ex-dividend date?
AEM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AEM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AEM's dividend safe?
AEM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.3% and FCF payout ratio of +16.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AEM increased its dividend?
AEM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.0%.
How often does AEM pay dividends?
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AEM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AEM five years ago would be worth approximately $27,825 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AEM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AEM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.