American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP)

Currency in USD
133.74
+3.44(+2.64%)
Closed·
133.80+0.06(+0.04%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
130.25134.05
52 wk Range
101.15139.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
130.3
Open
131.43
Day's Range
130.25-134.05
52 wk Range
101.15-139.44
Volume
10.42M
Average Volume (3m)
4.08M
1-Year Change
29.4926%
Book Value / Share
58.65
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
144.43
Upside
+7.99%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
6 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 144.43
(+7.99% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Ladenburg Thalmann
Buy143.00+6.92%148.00MaintainJun 18, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy129.00-3.54%136.00MaintainMay 21, 2026
Jefferies
Buy147.00+9.91%152.00MaintainMay 15, 2026
Barclays
Hold136.00+1.69%135.00MaintainMay 07, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy148.00+10.66%144.00MaintainMay 06, 2026

American Electric Power Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Crossroads
Explore AEP's navigation of complex regulatory challenges in key markets, balancing growth opportunities with potential hurdles in West Virginia, Virginia, and Oklahoma.
Transmission Tactics
Delve into AEP's strategic consideration of selling minority stakes in transmission assets, potentially reducing equity financing needs and impacting future growth.
Growth Pipeline
Learn about AEP's impressive 15GW Direct Current project pipeline, projected to contribute 1-2% to long-term EPS accretion and solidify its industry position.
Financial Outlook
Analysts project 6.0% EPS CAGR (2024-2028) for AEP, with an average price target of $104.33. The company's 4.0% dividend yield appeals to income-focused investors.
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American Electric Power Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • AEP Q1 2026 EPS of $1.64 beat forecast by 4.46%; revenue of $6.02B exceeded expectations by 6.55%, driving 3.26% premarket stock gain to $139.05.
  • Full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance reaffirmed at $6.15-$6.45 per share; operating cash flow projected to exceed $47B from 2026-2030.
  • Operating earnings per share rose 6.5% year-over-year; regulated earned ROE for Q1 reached 9.3% amid strategic infrastructure investments.
  • Significant contracted load growth in Texas and Ohio; company maintains 56-year dividend payment streak with current 2.82% yield despite valuation concerns.
  • Storm restoration costs, property tax increases, and regulatory tariff challenges pose risks; supply chain pressures continue to impact operations.
Last Updated: 2026-05-05, 11:12 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.64 / 1.57
Revenue / Forecast
6.02B / 5.65B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.76%
Dividend Yield
2.92%
Industry Median 3.48%
Annualized payout
3.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.48%
Growth Streak

AEP Income Statement

Compare AEP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AEP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
19.9x23.5x12.0x
PEG Ratio
0.6610.760.02
Price/Book
2.3x2.1x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.2x3.4x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.7%6.1%17.3%
Fair Value Upside
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American Electric Power Company, Inc., an electric public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing segments. The company generates electricity using coal and lignite, nuclear, natural gas, renewable, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources; owns, operates, maintains, and invests in transmission infrastructure; and engages in the retail supply, and wholesale energy trading and marketing businesses. It operates approximately 252,000 circuit miles of distribution lines; 38,000 circuit miles of transmission lines; and 25,000 MWs of regulated owned generating capacity. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
17581

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
236.69M43.50%30.84B
Other Institutional Investors
218.21M40.10%28.43B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
89.21M16.40%11.62B
Total
544.11M100.00%70.9B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.78%47,778,1826,225,497
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.46%35,138,4224,578,536

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FAQ

What Is the American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price Today?

The American Electric Power stock price today is 133.74 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does American Electric Power Trade On?

American Electric Power is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for American Electric Power?

The stock symbol for American Electric Power is "AEP."

Does American Electric Power Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The American Electric Power dividend yield is 2.98%.

What Is the American Electric Power Market Cap?

As of today, American Electric Power market cap is 72.77B USD.

What Is American Electric Power's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The American Electric Power EPS (TTM) is 6.76.

When Is the Next American Electric Power Earnings Date?

American Electric Power will release its next earnings report on Jul 23, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AEP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has American Electric Power Stock Split?

American Electric Power has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does American Electric Power Have?

American Electric Power has 17581 employees.

What is the current trading status of American Electric Power (AEP)?

As of Jun 24, 2026, American Electric Power (AEP) is trading at a price of 133.74 USD, with a previous close of 130.30 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 130.25 USD to 134.05 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 101.15 USD to 139.44 USD.

What Is American Electric Power (AEP) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for American Electric Power is 144.43 USD, with a high estimate of 173 USD and a low estimate of 129 USD. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +7.99% Upside potential.

What Is the AEP Premarket Price?

AEP's last pre-market stock price is 131.90 USD. The pre-market share volume is 4,380.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.60, or 1.23%.

What Is the AEP After Hours Price?

AEP's last after hours stock price is 133.80 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.06, or 0.04%.
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