Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.52
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.2%
Payout Ratio
74.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
PAA Dividend Income Check
Safety
74.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 18.5% and trend is rising.
PAA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.2%
Trailing DPS$1.52
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout74.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout45.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR22.1%
5Y CAGR11.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)18.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.2%
1Y Total Return51.8%
5Y Total Return205.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)61.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$30,50610Y ago$12,41620Y ago$26,148
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). PAA's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
PAA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
PAA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. distributes 74.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 45.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PAA has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.1% and 5-year CAGR of 11.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PAA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.2% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 8.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 18.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 205.1%, with dividends contributing 61.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,416 today.
PAA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.13
Avg/Payment$0.3063
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026Latest | $0.4175 | — | 6.64% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.4175 | — | 7.13% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.4175 | ↑ +9.9% | 8.10% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 9.24% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 7.99% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 8.35% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.3800 | ↑ +19.7% | 6.73% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.3175 | — | 7.81% | Nov 14, 2024 |
PAA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.2%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
74.6% payout
Streak
4Y
11.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.2%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAAPlains All American … | $17.2B | 6.2% | 74.6% | 4 | Watch |
 EPDEnterprise Products … | $81.3B | 5.7% | 80.5% | 28 | Watch |
3rd  ETEnergy Transfer LP | $70.5B | 6.3% | 96.4% | 4 | At Risk |
2nd  MPLXMPLX Lp | $59.7B | 6.7% | 81.8% | 4 | Watch |
1st  WESWestern Midstream Pa… | $18.9B | 7.8% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 PAGPPlains GP Holdings L… | $5.3B | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. | $69.9B | 3.7% | 85.2% | 8 | At Risk |
 OKEONEOK, Inc. | $57.0B | 4.5% | 76.1% | 3 | Watch |
 TRGPTarga Resources Corp… | $60.7B | 1.3% | 44.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
PAA Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.25 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 15.3% |
| 2025 | $1.52 | 19.7% | 4 | $1.66 | 91.6% | 1.09x | 18.5% |
| 2024 | $1.27 | 18.6% | 4 | $0.73 | 174.0% | 0.57x | 15.5% |
| 2023 | $1.07 | 28.4% | 4 | $1.40 | 76.5% | 1.31x | 13.1% |
| 2022 | $0.83 | 15.8% | 4 | $1.19 | 70.1% | 1.43x | 10.2% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 130.9% | 0.76x | 8.8% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | -34.8% | 4 | $-3.83 | — | — | 11.0% |
| 2019 | $1.38 | 15.0% | 4 | $2.65 | 52.1% | 1.92x | 16.8% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | -38.5% | 4 | $2.77 | 43.3% | 2.31x | 14.6% |
| 2017 | $1.95 | -26.4% | 4 | $0.95 | 205.3% | 0.49x | 23.8% |
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PAA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PAA stock.
How much dividend does PAA pay per share?
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PAA's next ex-dividend date?
PAA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PAA typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PAA's dividend safe?
PAA's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +74.6% and FCF payout ratio of +45.2%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PAA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PAA pay dividends?
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PAA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PAA five years ago would be worth approximately $30,506 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PAA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PAA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +18.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.