Algonquin Power & Utilities (STU:751) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Below Median


STU:751 Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp STU:751
49 GF Score
Price €5.20
GF Value €4.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio?

Algonquin Power & Utilities STU:751 -1.03% 49 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates STU:751 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Utilities - Regulated companies, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks worse than 82.35% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp is 0.81, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:751' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 1.44   Max: 2.39
Current: 0.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Algonquin Power & Utilities was 2.39. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.44.

STU:751's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
82.35% of 374 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs STU:751: 0.80

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Algonquin Power & Utilities is 4.28%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Algonquin Power & Utilities was 10.46%. The lowest was 3.30%. And the median was 4.53%.

Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.06.

During the past 12 months, Algonquin Power & Utilities's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -28.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Algonquin Power & Utilities was 20.30% per year. The lowest was -33.80% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Algonquin Power & Utilities (STU:751) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Algonquin Power & Utilities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.81

Algonquin Power & Utilities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 1.51 0.73 1.00 0.51

STU:751 vs SRE, AES: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Algonquin Power & Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.222/ 0.273
=0.81

Algonquin Power & Utilities's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.056/ 0.11
=0.51

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 mean?
Algonquin Power & Utilities (STU:751) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Algonquin Power & Utilities' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #308 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Algonquin Power & Utilities' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 2.39. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Algonquin Power & Utilities' value of 0.51 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #308 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algonquin Power & Utilities' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #308 out of 374 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Algonquin Power & Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Algonquin Power & Utilities' value of 0.51 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Algonquin Power & Utilities' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Algonquin Power & Utilities has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 374 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 5.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities (STU:751) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.93, compared to a current price of €5.20 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 5.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Algonquin Power & Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Algonquin Power & Utilities (STU:751), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Algonquin Power & Utilities (STU:751) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.20 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.93. GuruFocus considers Algonquin Power & Utilities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:751:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: €4.93 vs. price of €5.20 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#308 of 374)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:751 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Business Description

Address 354 Davis Road, Oakville, ON, CAN, L6J 2X1
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp is a Canada-based diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution company. The company's operations are organized across two business units: the Regulated Services Group, which owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution, and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile; and the Hydro Group, which consists of hydroelectric-generating facilities located in Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Regulated Services Group segment.
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