American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP)

Currency in USD
115.15
+0.53(+0.46%)
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115.21+0.05(+0.04%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
114.24115.23
52 wk Range
89.91124.80
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
114.62
Open
114.59
Day's Range
114.24-115.23
52 wk Range
89.91-124.8
Volume
2.92M
Average Volume (3m)
3.57M
1-Year Change
24.01%
Book Value / Share
56.82
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
128.97
Upside
+12.00%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings upwards 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
Buy

American Electric Power Company Profile

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, natural gas, renewable, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources; owns, operates, maintains, and invests in transmission infrastructure; and engages in wholesale energy trading and marketing business. It operates approximately 225,000 circuit miles of distribution lines that delivers electricity to 5.6 million customers; 40,000 circuit miles of transmission lines; and 23,000 MWs of regulated owned generating capacity. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
16330

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 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: 30/07/2025, 17:40
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Compare AEP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AEP
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.8x20.5x11.7x
PEG Ratio
0.450.870.02
Price/Book
2.0x2.1x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.9x3.1x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.8%13.3%14.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
12 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 128.97
(+12.00% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Sell107.00-7.08%114.00Maintain17/12/2025
Morgan Stanley
Buy120.00+4.21%128.00Maintain16/12/2025
JPMorgan
Hold125.00+8.55%121.00Maintain12/12/2025
Morgan Stanley
Buy128.00+11.16%130.00Maintain20/11/2025
Jefferies
Buy137.00+18.98%128.00Upgrade17/11/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.83%
Dividend Yield
3.30%
Industry Median 3.41%
Annualised payout
3.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.85%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.80 / 1.81
Revenue / Forecast
6.01B / 5.77B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

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

The live American Electric Power share price today is 115.15

What Stock Exchange Does American Electric Power (AEP) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for American Electric Power?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for American Electric Power is "AEP."

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

Yes, AEP Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current American Electric Power dividend yield is 3.3%.

What Is the Current American Electric Power Market Cap?

As of today, American Electric Power market capitalisation is 61.50B.

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

The American Electric Power EPS is currently 6.83 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next American Electric Power Earnings Date?

American Electric Power's next earnings report will be released on 19 Feb 2026.

Is AEP a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's American Electric Power moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has American Electric Power Stock Split?

American Electric Power has split 0 times. (See the AEP stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does American Electric Power Have?

American Electric Power has 16330 employees.

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

As of 24 Dec 2025, American Electric Power (AEP) is trading at a price of 115.15, with a previous close of 114.62. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 114.24 to 115.23, while its 52-week range spans from 89.91 to 124.80.

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

The average 12-month price target for American Electric Power is USD128.97222, with a high estimate of USD139 and a low estimate of USD107. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12.00% Upside potential.

What Is the AEP Premarket Price?

AEP's last pre-market stock price is 114.75. The pre-market share volume is 2,110.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.13, or 0.11%.

What Is the AEP After Hours Price?

AEP's last after hours stock price is 115.21, the stock has decreased by 0.05, or 0.04%.
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