AES Corp has been recognized as the “Top Dividend Stock of the Dow Utilities” according to the latest report from Dividend Channel. The report highlights that AES shares are currently priced at $14.32, offering an annual dividend yield of 4.9%, significantly higher than the Dow Utilities average yield of 3.1%. The company’s price-to-book ratio stands at 2.6, which is lower than the average of 3.3 for the sector.
AES Corp pays an annualized dividend of $0.7038 per share, distributed quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is set for January 30, 2026. The report credits AES’s strong quarterly dividend history and robust long-term growth metrics as key factors in its ranking. The Dow Jones Utility Average, which has been in existence since 1929, includes major utility companies in the United States.
