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AEP Stock Chart & Stats
$135.54
$0.62(0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$135.54
$0.62(0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$105.70 - $140.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.18M
Average Volume (3M)5.09M
Market Cap
$68.88B
Enterprise Value$129.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$603.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$53.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.7
Beta-0.08
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
2.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.78
Shares Outstanding544,397,340
10 Day Avg. Volume3,589,266
30 Day Avg. Volume5,093,407
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.91
Price to Book (P/B)1.92
Price to Sales (P/S)2.75
P/FCF Ratio8.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.00Price Target Upside4.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)6.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Regulated Capital PlanAEP’s $78B five‑year capital plan and ~11% rate‑base CAGR create a durable earnings runway tied to regulated asset growth. Rate‑base expansion typically yields predictable recoverable returns under utility regulation, supporting multi‑year revenue and allowed‑return growth irrespective of short‑term demand swings.
Improving Cash GenerationOperating cash flow recovery to $7.7B TTM and a return to positive free cash flow signal stronger internal funding capacity. Sustained cash generation improves ability to fund capital spending, service obligations and dividends, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Constructive Financing & Regulatory SupportSignificant DOE financing, grants and a $3B marketed equity transaction materially de‑risk the capital plan’s funding profile. Coupled with positive state regulatory settlements, these structural financing and regulatory wins strengthen capital access and rate recovery mechanics for long‑lived investments.
Bears Say
Heavy LeverageRising absolute debt and a utility‑typical but still high leverage ratio reduce financial flexibility. Elevated indebtedness increases sensitivity to interest rates and credit metrics, constraining capacity to absorb cost overruns or accelerate additional projects without dilutive or expensive financing.
Project Execution & Interconnection RiskLarge‑scale load additions and transmission projects depend on interconnection timing, PJM/ERCOT processes and regulatory milestones. Delays can push capex out, defer ratebase additions and raise carrying costs or collateral needs, undermining near‑term returns and elongating payback timelines.
Volatile Cash ConversionHistoric free cash flow volatility and an operating cash flow level that covers only a portion of reported net income suggest earnings do not fully convert to cash. This structural cash conversion risk can force external financing during heavy investment phases and pressure payout or reinvestment plans.
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AEP FAQ
What was American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. lowest stock price was $105.70 and its highest was $140.58 in the past 12 months.
What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s market cap?
American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s market cap is $68.88B.
When is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.484 by -$0.124.
Is American Electric Power Company, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Electric Power Company, Inc. pay dividends?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.95 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.01%. See more information on American Electric Power Company, Inc. dividends here
What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.01.
How many shares outstanding does American Electric Power Company, Inc. have?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has 544,397,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.36 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.484. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.252%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Electric Power Company, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AEP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
American Electric Power Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$141.00 (4.03% Upside)
$141.00 (4.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEP Sentiment 64%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 916.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates as a prominent electric utility holding company, with its core business encompassing the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity. Serving both retail and wholesale clients across the United States, AEP organizes its extensive operations into several key segments: Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing. The firm produces its electrical power from a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, lignite, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, and wind power, alongside other emerging technologies. Beyond direct consumer sales, AEP also functions as a major wholesale electricity supplier, providing power to other utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and various other participants within the energy market. Incorporated in 1906, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Columbus, Ohio.
AEP Company Deck
AEP Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong growth momentum and constructive regulatory and financing progress: guidance was raised, large-load contracting accelerated to 69 GW (45 GW in Texas backed by ~$2 billion of collateral), the five-year capital plan doubled versus four years ago to $78 billion, and key DOE financing and a $3 billion equity transaction de-risked funding. Offsetting these positives were near-term timing and comparability headwinds (Transmission Holdco minority sale and tax timing items), modest Q2 EPS decline (-~4.9%), elevated O&M to support reliability, and execution/timing risks tied to interconnection reviews (ERCOT, PJM) and project milestones (e.g., Wyoming fuel cells). On balance, highlights substantially outweigh the lowlights, supporting a positive outlook while noting timing and execution uncertainties.View all AEP earnings summariesAEP Revenue Breakdown
57.40% Vertically Integrated Utilities
27.87% Transmission and Distribution Utilities
12.33% Generation & Marketing
2.40% Other revenues
AEP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$141.00
▲(4.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.69% Mutual Funds
15.25% Other Institutional Investors
33.74% Public Companies and Individual Investors