
AEF
$8.58 -0.18 (-2.05%)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | $0.23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 |
| March 31, 2026 | $0.21 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 |
| January 12, 2026 | $0.18 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.15 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 74 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AEF shares during this period received a total of $14.93 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.23/share was paid 18 days ago, on June 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: AEF currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 9.21%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 283.3%, from $0.06 to $0.23.
- Dividend Reliability: AEF has maintained or increased its dividend for 11 consecutive payments.
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