Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.09
AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
5.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
AER Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is unknown.
AER Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.09
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout45.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return38.6%
5Y Total Return159.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,98410Y ago$37,64820Y ago$65,434
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.
AER Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
AER Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AerCap Holdings N.V. distributes 5.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 45.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AER has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AER returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 159.8%, with dividends contributing 3.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,648 today.
AER Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.63
Avg/Payment$0.2922
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 95.12% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.4000 | ↑ +48.1% | 80.50% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 77.00% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 91.42% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 92.26% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.05% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 79.28% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 53.74% | Sep 5, 2024 |
AER Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
5.1% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERAerCap Holdings N.V. | $24.8B | 0.7% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  ALAir Lease Corporatio… | $7.3B | 1.3% | 9.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
 FLYFirefly Aerospace In… | $5.2B | 0.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 FTAIFTAI Aviation Ltd. | $28.0B | 0.5% | 25.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  GATXGATX Corporation | $6.5B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 19 | Sustainable |
 WLFCWillis Lease Finance… | $1.7B | 0.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  TDGTransDigm Group Inco… | $70.1B | 13.3% | 4.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 HEIHEICO Corporation | $24.4B | 0.1% | 4.6% | 10 | Sustainable |
AER Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 44.0% | 4 | $21.30 | 5.1% | 19.72x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.75 | — | 3 | $10.79 | 7.0% | 14.39x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.78 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.02 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.71 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.33 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.43 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.83 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.43 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonAER — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AER stock.
How much dividend does AER pay per share?
AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AER's next ex-dividend date?
AER's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AER typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AER's dividend safe?
AER's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.1% and FCF payout ratio of +45.0%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AER increased its dividend?
AER has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does AER pay dividends?
AerCap Holdings N.V. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AER grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AER five years ago would be worth approximately $25,984 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AER's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AER's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.