Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Dividend
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited · Basic Materials · Gold · quarterly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, or $1.80 a year, a 0.98% yield at its $186.66 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026, paid Dec 15, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of A.
Forward Yield
0.98%
Annual Dividend
$1.80
Payout Ratio
14%
5-Yr Growth
14.9%
Ex-Date
Dec 1, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about AEM's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) has a forward dividend yield of 0.98%, based on an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and a share price of $186.66.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, AEM's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (81 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- AEM last cut its regular dividend in 2014.
- AEM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026, with payment on Dec 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, AEM pays out 14% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- AEM's dividend has grown at an average rate of 14.9% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, AEM's 0.98% yield is 61% below its five-year average yield of 2.50%.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AEM is $145.46 per share, 22% below the $186.66 share price, so AEM screens as overvalued.
- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) has raised its regular dividend 14 times and cut it 3 times across the 84 payments on record since 1990. Its most recent change was a 12.5% increase to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 2, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 27, 2014.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "AEM Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AEM
Is AEM a good dividend stock?
YesAgnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($1.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (14%)
- Strong 14.9% 5-yr dividend growth
- 232% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2014
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.98%
- Payout Ratio
- 14%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.80
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 14.9%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.67
- Market Cap
- $94.4B
- P/E Ratio
- 15.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 232%
- 52-Week Range
- $134.38 – $255.24
- Dividend Safety
- A · 81/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2014)
AEM dividend raises and cuts
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) has raised its regular dividend 14 times and cut it 3 times across the 84 payments on record since 1990. Its most recent change was a 12.5% increase to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 2, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 27, 2014.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Raise | $0.400 → $0.450 | +12.5% |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.400 | +14.3% |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.350 | +75.0% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Raise | $0.175 → $0.200 | +14.3% |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Raise | $0.125 → $0.175 | +40.0% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Raise | $0.110 → $0.125 | +13.6% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.110 | +10.0% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Raise | $0.0800 → $0.100 | +25.0% |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Cut | $0.220 → $0.0800 | −63.6% |
| Feb 27, 2013 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.220 | +10.0% |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.201 | +0.5% |
| Feb 28, 2012 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.200 | +25.0% |
Show all 17 changes since 1993
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2011 | Cut | $0.180 → $0.160 | −11.1% |
| Mar 12, 2008 | Raise | $0.0300 → $0.180 | +500.0% |
| Mar 4, 2003 | Raise | $0.0200 → $0.0300 | +50.0% |
| Jan 2, 1998 | Cut | $0.100 → $0.0200 | −80.0% |
| Apr 16, 1993 | Raise | $0.0750 → $0.100 | +33.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AEM a good dividend stock?
Yes. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($1.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is AEM undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AEM's fair value is about $145.46 versus a $186.66 share price — so it looks overvalued (-22% vs. fair value).
Is AEM's dividend safe?
AEM has a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2014, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is AEM's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for AEM is about $145.46 per share, about 22% below the current $186.66 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is AEM a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AEM screens as "yes" and overvalued. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($1.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will AEM cut its dividend?
AEM earns a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2014). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does AEM pay a dividend?
Yes. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.98%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of AEM pay?
At $1.80 per share a year, 100 shares of AEM pay $180.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $45.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $18,666 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is AEM's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, AEM's forward dividend yield is 0.98%, based on a $1.80 annual dividend and a $186.66 share price.
What is AEM's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, AEM pays $1.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is AEM's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, AEM's payout ratio is 14% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has AEM grown its dividend?
AEM does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next AEM ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for AEM is Dec 1, 2026.
AEM Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-5%
3 Years
+208%
5 Years
+232%
52-Week Range
$134.38 – $255.24
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is AEM worth?
Overvaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is $145.46 per share, versus a market price of $186.66. That implies 22% of downside.
Fair Value
$145.46
Current Price
$186.66
Downside
-22%
Margin of Safety
-28%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 12.4% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 5.0% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 8.0% discount rate (CAPM), 5.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $12.27 EPS, $1.80 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
AEM Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full AEM dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.4500 | regular |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.4500 | regular |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.4500 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4000 | regular |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $0.4000 | regular |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.4000 | regular |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.4000 | regular |
| May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.4000 | regular |
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