American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)
NASDAQ:AEP
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AEP Stock Chart & Stats
$133.66
$0.74(0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$133.66
$0.74(0.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$100.72 - $139.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume569.54K
Average Volume (3M)3.91M
Market Cap
$71.60B
Enterprise Value$123.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$549.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$51.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta-0.04
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.77
Shares Outstanding544,105,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,142,137
30 Day Avg. Volume3,906,854
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.88
Price to Book (P/B)1.92
Price to Sales (P/S)2.75
P/FCF Ratio8.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.65Price Target Upside5.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)6.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contractual Demand And Credit ProtectionsSigned long-term agreements for large customers include proof of financial capability, upfront funding, minimum demand charges, termination protections, and collateral requirements, providing strong revenue visibility and reducing demand risk.
Major Project-driven Capital InvestmentA proposed large data center and associated generation project would require AEP to build major transmission and generation assets, creating a sizable opportunity for incremental capital investment that could accrete earnings and support shareholder value.
Regulatory Mechanisms Supporting Earnings RecognitionRegulatory tools such as forward-looking test years, deferral authority, and annual tracking narrow the gap between capital deployment and earnings recognition, helping sustain earnings growth as new investments come online.
Bears Say
Execution And Procurement RiskThe project's scale and technical demands create significant execution risks, including difficulties sourcing large generators, long lead times for specialized transmission equipment, and the need for additional skilled labor, which could delay completion and increase costs.
Financial And Regulatory Pressure On ReturnsElevated leverage, frequent regulatory proceedings, and regions that remain under-earning could increase equity needs and constrain efforts to secure higher allowed returns, putting pressure on valuation.
Regulatory And Permitting UncertaintyThe development requires multi-stage interconnection approvals and multiple state construction permits, creating regulatory uncertainty that could impede timely approvals and complicate project timelines.
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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 $100.72 and its highest was $139.44 in the past 12 months.
What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s market cap?
American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s market cap is $71.60B.
When is American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were American Electric Power Company, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.568 by $0.072.
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 3.25%. 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 1.51.
How many shares outstanding does American Electric Power Company, Inc. have?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has 544,105,000 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 $1.64 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.568. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.767%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Electric Power Company, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AEP
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American Electric Power Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$141.65 (5.98% Upside)
$141.65 (5.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 916.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and other market participants. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
AEP Company Deck
AEP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was broadly positive: management reported solid Q1 results, substantial contracted load momentum (63 GW), an expanded $78B five-year capital plan, major transmission awards, secured long-lead equipment and improved regulatory outcomes and ROEs. Financing actions and balance-sheet metrics were presented as disciplined and supportive of growth. Key risks include interconnection and timing challenges in PJM and ERCOT, modestly higher O&M and segment expense pressures, and project timing uncertainties (e.g., Wyoming fuel cells). Overall, the company emphasized execution, conservative capital inclusion, and a path to further upside, with the positives materially outweighing the identified operational and timing risks.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
$141.65
▲(5.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.24% Mutual Funds
15.15% Other Institutional Investors
37.00% Public Companies and Individual Investors