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AEP Stock Chart & Stats
$122.77
$0.62(0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$122.77
$0.62(0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$112.54 - $140.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.18M
Average Volume (3M)3.77M
Market Cap
$65.09B
Enterprise Value$129.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$603.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$53.50B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta-0.06
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.78
Shares Outstanding544,397,340
10 Day Avg. Volume4,506,830
30 Day Avg. Volume3,770,771
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 Cap1.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$139.20Price Target Upside13.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)6.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility ModelAEP’s regulated utility structure provides recurring customer demand and a framework for recovering prudently incurred costs and invested capital. Transmission and distribution assets can support durable earnings growth when regulators approve rate-base additions and authorized returns remain supportive.
Revenue Scale And MarginsMulti-year revenue expansion combined with healthy mid-teens profitability indicates that AEP has grown its operating base while retaining meaningful earnings power. This scale supports continued investment in the grid and provides a durable foundation for returns, even if annual growth fluctuates.
Capital Investment And Load GrowthThe enlarged capital plan and contracted large-load pipeline create a substantial multi-year investment runway for transmission, distribution and generation assets. If executed and approved as planned, rate-base growth and rising demand can support sustained operating earnings growth through 2030.
Bears Say
Heavy And Rising LeverageAEP’s rising absolute debt and consistently leveraged capital structure reduce financial flexibility as the company pursues an unusually large investment program. Higher leverage can increase financing sensitivity and constrain the company’s ability to absorb cost increases or delays without additional capital.
Uneven Cash ConversionImproving operating cash flow is constructive, but weak conversion of reported earnings into cash and several years of negative free cash flow show that investment demands have materially absorbed internal funds. This may leave AEP more dependent on external financing during its expansion.
Execution And Regulatory UncertaintyAEP’s growth opportunity depends on completing complex projects and obtaining timely interconnection and regulatory approvals. Delays could defer rate-base additions and earnings, while lower authorized returns in some jurisdictions may limit the profitability of otherwise substantial capital deployment.
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AEP FAQ
What was American Electric Power’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Electric Power lowest stock price was $112.53 and its highest was $140.58 in the past 12 months.
What is American Electric Power’s market cap?
American Electric Power’s market cap is $65.09B.
When is American Electric Power’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Electric Power’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were American Electric Power’s earnings last quarter?
American Electric Power 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Electric Power’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Electric Power pay dividends?
American Electric Power pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.95 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.18%. See more information on American Electric Power dividends here
What is American Electric Power’s EPS estimate?
American Electric Power’s EPS estimate is 2.01.
How many shares outstanding does American Electric Power have?
American Electric Power has 544,397,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Electric Power’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Electric Power 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?
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:
$139.20 (13.38% Upside)
$139.20 (13.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEP Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 107.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.80%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
American Electric Power
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
$139.20
▲(13.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.69% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
49.70% Public Companies and Individual Investors