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AILIO

Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26%

AILIO

Stock · quarterly payer

$66.00

Overvalued · -16% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.45%

Annual Dividend

$4.26

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AILIO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) has a forward dividend yield of 6.45%, based on an annual dividend of $4.26 per share and a share price of $66.00.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AILIO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • AILIO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • AILIO's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 9, 2026, for a dividend of $1.07 per share.
  • AILIO's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AILIO's 6.45% yield is 20% above its five-year average yield of 5.37%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AILIO is $55.75 per share, 16% below the $66.00 share price, so AILIO screens as overvalued.
  • Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 56 payments on record since 2013. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AILIO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AILIO

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) yields 6.45% ($4.26 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100).

Is AILIO a good dividend stock?

Yes

Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.45% ($4.26/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

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.45%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$4.26
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-33%
52-Week Range
$65.40 – $73.00
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No

AILIO dividend raises and cuts

Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 56 payments on record since 2013. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every AILIO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
AILIO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →AILIO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AILIO a good dividend stock?

Yes. Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.45% ($4.26/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 AILIO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AILIO's fair value is about $55.75 versus a $66.00 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).

Is AILIO's dividend safe?

AILIO has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AILIO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AILIO is about $55.75 per share, about 16% below the current $66.00 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AILIO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AILIO screens as "yes" and overvalued. Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% (AILIO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.45% ($4.26/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 AILIO cut its dividend?

AILIO earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AILIO pay a dividend?

Yes. Ameren Illinois Company PFD 4.26% pays a quarterly dividend of about $4.26 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.45%.

What is AILIO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AILIO's forward dividend yield is 6.45%, based on a $4.26 annual dividend and a $66.00 share price.

What is AILIO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AILIO pays $4.26 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has AILIO grown its dividend?

AILIO does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next AILIO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AILIO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 9, 2026, for $1.07 per share.

Income Calculator

At $4.26 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$106.50
Annual$426.00
Monthly avg$35.50

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