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American Electric Power (AEP)
NASDAQ:AEP
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.24Last Year’s EPS
1.25Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2025
|% Change Since: 0.00%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and significant growth opportunities, particularly in commercial and industrial segments. AEP has secured regulatory and legislative successes that bolster its long-term strategy. While there are some challenges, such as the decline in residential load and the impact of legislative changes on OVEC cost recovery, the overall outlook remains positive due to robust growth and strategic investments.Company Guidance
During the American Electric Power (AEP) First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, the company provided guidance on several key metrics. AEP reported operating earnings of $1.54 per share or $823 million for the first quarter, reaffirming their 2025 operating earnings guidance range of $5.75 to $5.95 per share and a long-term operating earnings growth rate of 6% to 8%. The company is committed to a $54 billion capital plan over the next five years, with potential for up to $10 billion in additional investments. AEP's total retail load growth is projected to reach 8% to 9% annually through 2027, driven by commercial customers, particularly in data centers and industrial sectors. Commercial load grew by 12.3% compared to the first quarter of the previous year. The company highlighted that approximately 80% of their rate-related revenue is secured for 2025, and they have completed anticipated equity needs through 2029 following a successful $2.3 billion forward equity issuance. AEP's credit metrics include an FFO to debt ratio of 13.2%, expected to improve by 40 to 60 basis points upon closing a minority equity interest investment. The company targets a 10% to 12% total annual shareholder return and remains focused on executing their growth strategy while maintaining financial discipline.Strong First Quarter Financial Performance
American Electric Power announced first quarter 2025 operating earnings of $1.54 per share or $823 million, which is a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. The company reaffirmed its 2025 operating earnings guidance range of $5.75 to $5.95 per share and a long-term operating earnings growth rate of 6% to 8%.
Significant Load Growth
AEP's commercial load grew 12.3% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of last year. The company expects annual retail load growth of between 8% and 9% through 2027, largely driven by data center demand and industrial loads.
Regulatory and Legislative Successes
AEP reported a number of positive regulatory outcomes, including commission approvals for large load tariffs in Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia, and the passage of Ohio House Bill 15, which supports capital investment growth and customer benefits.
Major Investment Plans
AEP has committed to a $54 billion capital plan over the next five years, with potential incremental investments of up to $10 billion to support increasing electric demand. The company has already secured its equity needs through 2029.
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AEP Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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AEP Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| May 06, 2025 | $107.44 | $107.44 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $102.35 | $100.99 | -1.33% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | $98.51 | $94.44 | -4.13% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $94.39 | $95.43 | +1.10% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does American Electric Power (AEP) report earnings?
American Electric Power (AEP) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is American Electric Power (AEP) earnings time?
American Electric Power (AEP) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is AEP EPS forecast?
AEP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.24.
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