Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.27
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
AQN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is falling.
AQN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$0.27
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-28.6%
5Y CAGR-15.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return7.0%
5Y Total Return-43.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,61210Y ago$11,91220Y ago$74,113
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.
AQN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
AQN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AQN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -28.6% and 5-year CAGR of -15.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AQN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -43.9%, with dividends contributing 17.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,912 today.
AQN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.12
Avg/Payment$0.1060
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.0650 | — | 4.40% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0650 | — | 4.23% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0650 | — | 4.23% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0650 | — | 4.84% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0650 | — | 4.54% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0650 | — | 5.90% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0650 | — | 7.80% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0650 | — | 7.17% | Oct 15, 2024 |
AQN Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-15.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd AQNAlgonquin Power & Ut… | $4.5B | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  BEPBrookfield Renewable… | $10.9B | 11.3% | — | 13 | Unknown |
2nd  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.3B | 4.9% | 82.4% | 23 | Watch |
 PORPortland General Ele… | $5.8B | 4.0% | 73.5% | 20 | Watch |
 NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.3B | 3.8% | 89.1% | 18 | At Risk |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MGEEMGE Energy, Inc. | $2.8B | 2.4% | 49.7% | 39 | Sustainable |
 NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $179.5B | 2.6% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
AQN Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.26 | -36.9% | 4 | $0.23 | 113.0% | 0.88x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.41 | -5.1% | 5 | $-1.81 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.43 | -39.1% | 4 | $0.03 | 1446.7% | 0.07x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.71 | -14.9% | 4 | $-0.49 | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $0.84 | 38.2% | 5 | $0.41 | 204.4% | 0.49x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $0.61 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.37 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $0.55 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.06 | 52.0% | 1.92x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $0.50 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.40 | 125.3% | 0.80x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.47 | 12.6% | 4 | $0.37 | 125.9% | 0.79x | 2.9% |
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AQN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AQN stock.
How much dividend does AQN pay per share?
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AQN's next ex-dividend date?
AQN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AQN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AQN's dividend safe?
AQN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AQN increased its dividend?
AQN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -15.6%.
How often does AQN pay dividends?
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2009 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AQN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AQN five years ago would be worth approximately $5,612 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AQN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AQN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.