AMLP Dividend Yield 2026: Alerian MLP ETF

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Data last updated: Nov 01, 2026

Snapshot (as of Nov 01, 2026): Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) pays a $0.00 annual dividend, yielding 7.53% at $54.06/share. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 7.53%

Annual Dividend: $0.00 per share

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Alerian MLP ETF Dividend

The Alerian MLP ETF dividend comes from a fund that holds energy infrastructure master limited partnerships focused on the transportation, storage, and processing of energy commodities. At least 90% of assets stay in securities that make up the underlying index, keeping the portfolio tightly tied to midstream energy cash flows. AMLP currently yields 7.56%, paid on a quarterly basis. That yield level makes it a natural fit for income-focused investors who want direct exposure to energy infrastructure distributions.

Dividend Safety

Alerian MLP ETF dividend safety depends on the aggregate distributions generated by the underlying MLPs in the index, which earn the majority of their cash flow from energy transportation, storage, and processing. A payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), since AMLP passes through what its holdings distribute rather than paying from retained earnings. The most data-supported pressure point is the history of year-over-year declines: annual dividends fell from $5.93 in 2015 to $2.80 in 2021, a drop of more than 50% over six years, showing that distribution cuts at the MLP level flow directly through to fund shareholders.

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Alerian MLP ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of -1.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $4.9979 at the start of the window to $3.93 by 2025 (2026 data is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 14.0% in 2023, which followed years of declines and reflects a recovery phase rather than sustained upward momentum. Growth is negative over the full period.

Alerian MLP ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+10.3%	$2.93 (2022)	$3.93 (2025)
5-Year	+4.5%	$3.16 (2020)	$3.93 (2025)
10-Year	-4.0%	$5.93 (2015)	$3.93 (2025)

Is Alerian MLP ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

AMLP fits income-focused investors who want high current yield from midstream energy infrastructure and can accept distribution volatility. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), currently sitting at 7.56%, which is the primary draw. The trade-off is clear in the data: the dividend has not grown over the long run, with a -1.7% CAGR from 2011 to 2025, and the fund has experienced multi-year distribution declines tied to its underlying MLP holdings. Four consecutive years of increases since 2021 show recent recovery, but the full history makes plain that income here is not guaranteed to hold at any given level.

Recent Alerian MLP ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-12	$1.0300
2026-05-13	$1.0300
2026-02-11	$1.0100
2025-11-12	$1.0000
2025-08-13	$0.9800
2025-05-14	$0.9800
2025-02-12	$0.9700
2024-11-13	$0.9500
2024-08-08	$0.9400
2024-05-09	$0.9400

Alerian MLP ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$3.0700
2025	$3.9300
2024	$3.7100
2023	$3.3400
2022	$2.9300

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does AMLP pay dividends?

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does AMLP pay monthly dividends?

No — Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) pays quarterly, not monthly.

What is AMLP's dividend yield?

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) currently yields 7.53% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Alerian MLP ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the history table shows multiple year-over-year declines. Annual dividends fell from $5.93 in 2015 to $2.80 in 2021, with cuts in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

How fast has Alerian MLP ETF grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the Alerian MLP ETF dividend is -1.7% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments declined from $4.9979 to $3.93 over that period.

Is Alerian MLP ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

AMLP offers a high current yield of 7.56%, which suits income-focused investors. The trade-off is a negative long-term CAGR of -1.7% and a history of multi-year distribution cuts tied to its underlying MLP holdings.

What type of investor is Alerian MLP ETF best suited for?

AMLP fits income-focused investors who prioritize a high current yield from energy infrastructure and can tolerate distribution volatility. The fund's history of cuts makes it less suited for investors who need a predictable, growing income stream.

Why is Alerian MLP ETF dividend yield high?

The yield is high because the underlying MLPs distribute the majority of their cash flow from energy transportation, storage, and processing directly to investors. AMLP passes those distributions through to shareholders, producing a yield currently at 7.56%.

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