NYSE:AEL American Equity Investment Life (AEL) Dividend Yield, Date & History $39.13 +0.39 (+1.01%) (As of 05/18/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$38.53▼$39.2650-Day Range$33.09▼$40.4552-Week Range$28.05▼$48.37Volume550,314 shsAverage Volume614,786 shsMarket Capitalization$3.05 billionP/E Ratio8.14Dividend Yield0.05%Price Target$44.90 DividendProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.05%Annual Dividend$0.02Dividend Increase Track Record 18 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 6.27% Dividend Payout Ratio 0.42% Recent Dividend Payment Dec. 13 Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a concise daily summary of stocks that are about to go ex-dividend as well as new dividend announcements. Email Address Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryAEL Dividend PaymentsOpen American Equity Investment Life in Dividend Calculator →AEL Dividend Yield Over Time Open American Equity Investment Life in Dividend Yield Calculator → American Equity Investment Life vs. The CompetitionTypeAmerican Equity Investment LifeFinance CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.02$8.18$1.55Dividend Yield0.05%9.74%4.04%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth6.27%8.97%6.33%Track Record18 years6 years9 yearsAmerican Equity Investment Life Dividend Payout RatioTypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings0.42%Based on This Year's Estimates0.35%Based on Next Year's Estimates0.32%Based on Cashflow0.12% American Equity Investment Life Dividend History by QuarterAnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date11/17/2022Annual$0.020.05%11/25/202211/28/202212/13/202211/23/2021annual$0.340.97%11/26/202111/29/202112/13/202111/17/2020annual$0.321.2%11/24/202011/25/202012/10/202011/22/2019Annual$0.301.01%12/2/201912/3/201912/12/201911/16/2018annual$0.280.82%11/27/201811/28/201812/12/201811/16/2017Annual$0.2611/28/201711/29/201712/12/201711/18/2016annual$0.241.11%12/1/201612/5/201612/20/201611/19/2015annual$0.220.82%11/25/201511/30/201512/14/201511/20/2014annual$0.200.74%11/26/201412/1/201412/15/201411/21/2013$0.1811/27/201312/2/201312/16/201311/22/2013annual$0.180.75%11/27/201312/2/201312/16/2013(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) American Equity Investment Life Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is American Equity Investment Life's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for American Equity Investment Life is 0.05%. Learn more on AEL's dividend yield history. How much is American Equity Investment Life's annual dividend? The annual dividend for AEL shares is $0.02. Learn more on AEL's annual dividend history. How often does American Equity Investment Life pay dividends? American Equity Investment Life pays annually dividends to shareholders. When was American Equity Investment Life's most recent dividend payment? American Equity Investment Life's most recent annually dividend payment of $0.02 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. When was American Equity Investment Life's most recent ex-dividend date? American Equity Investment Life's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 25, 2022. Is American Equity Investment Life's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.27% per year. What track record does American Equity Investment Life have of raising its dividend? American Equity Investment Life has increased its dividend for the past 18 consecutive years. When did American Equity Investment Life last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.32 on Thursday, November 17, 2022. What is American Equity Investment Life's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for AEL is: 0.42% based on the trailing year of earnings 0.35% based on this year's estimates 0.32% based on next year's estimates 0.12% based on cash flow More Dividend Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: LNC Dividend Yield NWLI Dividend Yield PRI Dividend Yield JXN Dividend Yield FG Dividend Yield VOYA Dividend Yield RGA Dividend Yield GL Dividend Yield CRBG Dividend Yield AEG Dividend Yield Dividend Tools: Dividend Stocks Overview Dividend Investing Guide Dividend Newsletter Dividend Screener Dividend Capture Stocks Dividend Calculator (Web) Dividend Calculator (Excel) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator Dividend Tax Calculator Dividend Yield Calculator Ex-Dividend Calendar Dividend Announcements Dividend Increases Dividend Cuts Special Dividends Stock Lists: Best Dividend Stocks Blue Chip Stocks Cheap Dividend Stocks Dividend Achievers Dividend Aristocrats Dividend Challengers Dividend Champions Dividend Contenders Dividend ETFs Dividend Kings High-Yield REITs High-Yield Stocks Monthly Dividend Stocks Real Estate Investment Trusts Latest Articles: Zoetis Declares New Dividend, Hinting At UndervaluationAnalysts Have "Buy" Rating On This Mid-Cap Dividend Achiever3 Recession-Proof Stocks With Nice DividendsCopa Holdings Is Looking For A Comeback, Its Dividend Agrees3 Auto Industry Stocks with Above-Market Dividend Yields3 Small Caps With High Dividend Yields And 2023 Price GainsIs the 149% Dividend for ZIM Integrated Shipping in Jeopardy? 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