Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.91
Aon plc (AON) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
17.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
AON Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
AON Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$2.91
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR9.9%
5Y CAGR10.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return-8.6%
5Y Total Return43.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,36210Y ago$31,56720Y ago$101,105
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.
AON Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
AON Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Aon plc distributes 17.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AON has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.9% and 5-year CAGR of 10.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AON returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 43.6%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,567 today.
AON Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.73
Avg/Payment$0.6365
Latest Change+10.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026Latest | $0.8200 | ↑ +10.1% | 98.07% | May 15, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.7450 | — | 85.24% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.7450 | — | 85.63% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.7450 | — | 80.35% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.7450 | ↑ +10.4% | 78.80% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.6750 | — | 72.02% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.6750 | — | 72.44% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.6750 | — | 78.70% | Aug 15, 2024 |
AON Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
17.0% payout
Streak
14Y
10.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AONAon plc | $68.1B | 0.9% | 17.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  MMCMarsh & McLennan Com… | $85.3B | 1.8% | 37.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 WTWWillis Towers Watson… | $24.1B | 1.4% | 22.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
 AJGArthur J. Gallagher … | $55.0B | 1.2% | 44.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BROBrown & Brown, Inc. | $20.1B | 1.0% | 18.4% | 32 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $35.3B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.2B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  RLIRLI Corp. | $4.9B | 4.9% | 59.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
 RYANRyan Specialty Holdi… | $4.5B | 0.6% | 98.3% | 2 | At Risk |
AON Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $2.91 | 10.2% | 4 | $17.02 | 17.1% | 5.85x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $2.64 | 9.8% | 4 | $12.49 | 21.1% | 4.73x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $2.41 | 9.8% | 4 | $12.51 | 19.2% | 5.20x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $2.19 | 10.1% | 4 | $12.14 | 18.0% | 5.54x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $1.99 | 11.8% | 4 | $5.55 | 35.9% | 2.79x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $1.78 | 3.5% | 4 | $8.45 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $1.72 | -12.2% | 4 | $6.37 | 27.0% | 3.70x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $1.96 | 39.0% | 5 | $4.59 | 42.7% | 2.34x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $1.41 | 9.3% | 4 | $4.70 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 0.7% |
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AON — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AON stock.
How much dividend does AON pay per share?
Aon plc (AON) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.91 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AON's next ex-dividend date?
AON's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AON typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AON's dividend safe?
AON's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.0% and FCF payout ratio of +17.8%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AON a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Aon plc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AON pay dividends?
Aon plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.91 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AON grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AON five years ago would be worth approximately $14,362 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AON's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AON's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% 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.