American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP)

Currency in USD
134.39
-1.07(-0.79%)
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134.390.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
133.69135.06
52 wk Range
97.46137.74
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
135.46
Open
134.79
Day's Range
133.69-135.06
52 wk Range
97.46-137.74
Volume
1.65M
Average Vol. (3m)
3.49M
1-Year Change
25.9749%
Book Value / Share
58.3
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
138.11
Upside
+2.76%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Stock generally trades with low price volatility
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Technical Analysis

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

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

American Electric Power Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Landscape
Learn about AEP's navigation of complex regulatory environments across 11 states, with pending decisions in key markets that could significantly impact financial performance.
Financial Outlook
AEP projects 6-8% EPS CAGR for 2024-2028, with analyst price targets ranging from $96 to $109, reflecting varied views on the company's growth potential and challenges.
Decarbonization Drive
Delve into AEP's $54 billion capital expenditure program, focusing on grid modernization and cleaner energy sources to align with industry trends and regulatory pressures.
Texas Transmission
Explore AEP's ambitious growth strategy in Texas, projecting a 16.1% transmission rate base CAGR and positioning the company for significant expansion in the Lone Star State.
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American Electric Power Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • AEP Q2 2025 EPS of $1.43 beat forecast by 17.21%, revenue of $5.09B exceeded expectations by 3.88%, stock rose 3.89% pre-market
  • Strong performance in vertically integrated utilities (+$0.10/share) and transmission (+$0.01/share) sectors drove record Q2 earnings
  • Capital plan increased from $54B to $70B, focusing on transmission, generation, and distribution; 6-8% long-term earnings growth targeted
  • CEO noted unprecedented load growth and demand; CFO emphasized disciplined approach to capital allocation amid investment opportunities
  • Company expects to announce detailed five-year capital plan in Q3, with 30-40% likely equity financing for $16B incremental capital plan
Last Updated: 07/30/2025, 12:39 PM
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American Electric Power investor slides for Q2/2025
AEP Q4 2025 slides
Last Update: Feb 12, 2026
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Compare AEP to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
20.4x23.0x12.7x
PEG Ratio
1.061.380.02
Price / Book
2.3x2.1x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x3.3x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.9%7.4%10.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
12 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 138.11
(+2.76% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Hold135.00+0.45%128.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold141.00+4.92%136.00MaintainApr 13, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy137.00+1.94%133.00MaintainMar 23, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold139.00+3.43%125.00MaintainMar 12, 2026
Evercore ISI
Buy153.00+13.85%137.00MaintainMar 05, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.70%
Dividend Yield
2.83%
Industry Median 3.35%
Annualized Payout
3.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.66%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.19 / 1.14
Revenue / Forecast
5.31B / 4.99B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AEP Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The American Electric Power stock price today is 134.39 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 2.81%.

What Is the American Electric Power Market Cap?

As of today, American Electric Power market cap is 72.94B USD.

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

The American Electric Power EPS (TTM) is 6.70.

When Is the Next American Electric Power Earnings Date?

American Electric Power will release its next earnings report on May 06, 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 Apr 15, 2026, American Electric Power (AEP) is trading at a price of 134.39 USD, with a previous close of 135.46 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 133.69 USD to 135.06 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 97.46 USD to 137.74 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for American Electric Power is 138.11 USD, with a high estimate of 153 USD and a low estimate of 122 USD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +2.76% Upside potential.

What Is the AEP Premarket Price?

AEP's last pre-market stock price is 135.12 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,300.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.34, or -0.25%.
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