Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.38
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
13.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
AGO Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is rising.
AGO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.38
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR10.8%
5Y CAGR11.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield14.7%
Total Shareholder Yield16.5%
1Y Total Return-8.9%
5Y Total Return82.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,29210Y ago$33,64820Y ago$36,512
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.
AGO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
AGO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Assured Guaranty Ltd. distributes 13.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AGO has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.8% and 5-year CAGR of 11.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AGO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 14.7% buyback yield, 16.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 82.9%, with dividends contributing 13.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,648 today.
AGO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.92
Avg/Payment$0.2960
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3800 | — | 1.92% | May 29, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.3800 | ↑ +11.8% | 1.64% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.54% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.64% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 1.51% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.3400 | ↑ +9.7% | 1.46% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 1.33% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 1.57% | Sep 4, 2024 |
AGO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#5 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
13.5% payout
Streak
14Y
11.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.5%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGOAssured Guaranty Ltd… | $3.4B | 1.8% | 13.5% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  AGMFederal Agricultural… | $2.0B | 4.4% | 42.9% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.8B | 3.0% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  MTGMGIC Investment Corp… | $5.6B | 2.2% | 17.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | $5.4B | 2.1% | 17.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PFSIPennyMac Financial S… | $4.2B | 1.5% | 12.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $79.3B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
AGO Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.76 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.36 | 9.7% | 4 | $10.18 | 13.4% | 7.49x | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $1.24 | 10.7% | 4 | $6.87 | 18.0% | 5.54x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $1.12 | 12.0% | 4 | $12.30 | 9.1% | 10.98x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 13.6% | 4 | $1.92 | 52.1% | 1.92x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | $5.24 | 16.8% | 5.95x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $4.19 | 19.1% | 5.24x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $0.72 | 12.5% | 4 | $4.00 | 18.0% | 5.56x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.64 | 12.3% | 4 | $4.68 | 13.7% | 7.31x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.57 | 9.6% | 4 | $5.96 | 9.6% | 10.46x | 1.9% |
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AGO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AGO stock.
How much dividend does AGO pay per share?
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.38 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AGO's next ex-dividend date?
AGO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AGO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AGO's dividend safe?
AGO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.5% and FCF payout ratio of +16.8%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AGO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Assured Guaranty Ltd. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AGO pay dividends?
Assured Guaranty Ltd. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.38 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AGO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AGO five years ago would be worth approximately $18,292 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AGO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AGO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.