American Electric Power Grants CEO Long-Term Retention Equity Award

American Electric Power ( (AEP) ) has provided an announcement.

On December 18, 2025, American Electric Power’s board approved a special equity award for Chair, President and CEO William J. Fehrman as part of the company’s retention strategy and to further align his compensation with company performance. The package consists of $10 million in performance shares that may vest based on relative total shareholder return over a five-year period ending December 31, 2030, subject to his continued employment, and $5 million in restricted stock units that will vest on December 31, 2030 if he remains with AEP, underscoring the company’s focus on long-term leadership stability and performance-based executive incentives.

The most recent analyst rating on (AEP) stock is a Buy with a $137.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on American Electric Power stock, see the AEP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AEP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AEP is a Neutral.

American Electric Power’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call outlook are significant strengths. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and valuation metrics do not indicate significant undervaluation. The strategic issuance of debentures supports long-term growth.

To see Spark’s full report on AEP stock, click here.

More about American Electric Power

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a major U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to customers, focusing on regulated utility operations and long-term shareholder value in the power sector.

Average Trading Volume: 3,515,997

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $61.27B

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