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)4.90M
Market Cap
$70.31B
Enterprise Value$120.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$549.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$51.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2
Beta-0.05
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.77
Shares Outstanding544,105,040
10 Day Avg. Volume4,652,746
30 Day Avg. Volume4,904,119
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 Cap1.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.92Price Target Upside6.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)6.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Large-load GrowthAEP has secured 63 GW of contracted load (added 7 GW q/q), mostly hyperscale data centers. These long-term contracts create durable demand visibility, underpin future transmission/generation buildouts, and drive multi-year rate-base growth and predictable regulated cash flows.
Expanded Capital Plan And Transmission FocusRaising the five-year plan to $78B, with $33B targeted at transmission, institutionalizes an elevated rate-base growth path (expected 11% 5-year rate-base CAGR). This structural investment program supports higher regulated earnings growth and sustained utility service footprint expansion.
Improved Cash Generation And MarginsFree cash flow turning strongly positive and net margins improving to mid-teens indicate higher operating quality. FCF tracking net income signals sustainable cash conversion, supporting capex funding, dividend coverage and modest equity needs despite a heavy investment cycle.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageAEP's leverage (~1.6–1.7x equity) is elevated for a regulated utility, limiting financial flexibility during a large capex cycle. Higher debt increases sensitivity to interest-rate moves, constrains incremental financing options, and tightens headroom on credit metrics over the medium term.
Interconnection And Timing RiskPersistent PJM/ERCOT interconnection delays create structural execution risk: contracted loads may be slow to energize, deferring revenue and shifting capex timing. Chronic regulatory/process bottlenecks can erode projected returns and require costly contingency planning.
Rising O&M And Expense PressureA sustained ~4% O&M CAGR to support new generation and transmission adds recurring cost pressure. If regulatory recoveries lag or timing mismatches occur, rising operating expenses could compress regulated margins and reduce incremental cash available for reinvestment or deleveraging.
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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 $70.31B.
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 37 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 544,105,040 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:
$141.92 (6.18% Upside)
$141.92 (6.18% 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
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.64%
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. (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
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
$141.92
▲(6.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.26% Mutual Funds
15.17% Other Institutional Investors
35.37% Public Companies and Individual Investors