American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)
| Market Cap | 70.34B +7.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 23.61B +11.1% |
| Net Income | 3.36B -8.4% |
| EPS | 6.13 -10.3% |
| Shares Out | 544.53M |
| PE Ratio | 21.07 |
| Forward PE | 18.99 |
| Dividend | $3.88 (3.00%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,707,641 |
| Open | 129.55 |
| Previous Close | 128.91 |
| Day's Range | 128.51 - 130.41 |
| 52-Week Range | 112.54 - 140.58 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 141.57 (+9.59%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 28, 2026 |
About AEP
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, nuclear, natural gas, renewable, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources; owns, operates, maintains, and inves... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, AEP's revenue was $21.88 billion, an increase of 10.93% compared to the previous year's $19.72 billion. Earnings were $3.58 billion, an increase of 20.66%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 23 analysts, the average rating for AEP stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $141.57, which is an increase of 9.59% from the latest price.
News
Kentucky Power Files Plans to Deliver Customer Savings and Advance Kentucky's Economic Future
Filings seek approval for new generation and transmission infrastructure to support growth while delivering benefits for existing customers ASHLAND, Ky., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky Power t...
U.S. Energy Stocks Southern Co (SO), Duke Energy (DUK), and American Electric Power (AEP) Could Benefit from AI Demand
U.S. energy stocks could benefit from increased demand over the next couple of years with power demand expected to reach new highs.
US power demand to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says
US electricity consumption will rise to record highs in 2026 and 2027 due to power-hungry AI data centers and electrification, the US Energy Information Administration said in its Short-Term Energy O...
American Electric Power Company Slides: 61st Annual Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference presentation
American Electric Power Company has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 8, 2026.
American Electric price target lowered to $140.50 from $142.50 at Ladenburg
Ladenburg analyst Paul Fremont lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $140.50 from $142.50 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm estimates the company’s…
AI Data Center Backlash Is Real. The Blue Wave Takes Out Energy Stocks.
Newly elected governors in states like Texas are promising to pause data center development.
American Electric creates infrastructure business unit
American Electric (AEP) has created AEP Infrastructure, a new business unit focused on investing in, building and operating energy infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand. Greg Hall will lea...
AEP Creates Infrastructure Business Unit to Support Growing Energy Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has created AEP Infrastructure, a new business unit focused on investing in, building and operating energy infrastruc...
American Electric price target raised to $132 from $120 at Barclays
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $132 from $120 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Data centers are a political third rail. West Virginia is grabbing it anyway.
West Virginia wants more data centers, even as other states slam the brakes on them.
Jacobs chosen by American Electric to provide program delivery services
Jacobs (J) was selected by American Electric Power (AEP) to provide integrated program delivery services supporting the utility’s expanding transmission portfolio across its Eastern region that includ...
American Electric price target raised to $153 from $147 at BTIG
BTIG analyst Alex Kania raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $153 from $147 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q3 earnings beat.
Jacobs Selected to Advance American Electric Power's Transmission Modernization Program
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #OurJacobs--Jacobs to provide integrated program delivery services supporting AEP's expanding transmission portfolio across its Eastern region in the U.S.
American Electric Power Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 operating earnings rose to $2.23/share, and full-year 2026 earnings are expected at or above the guidance high end. A $100 billion capital plan supports higher long-term growth targets, while Texas load and transmission opportunities remain subject to planning processes.
American Electric Power Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
American Electric Power Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
American Electric Power Company Slides: Q3 2026
American Electric Power Company has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on October 28, 2026.
American Electric Power Company Quarterly report: Q3 2026
American Electric Power Company has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 28, 2026.
AEP Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Expands Capital Plan and Increases Growth Outlook
Reporting third-quarter GAAP and operating earnings per share of $2.18 and $2.23, respectively Forecasting 2026 operating earnings per share to be at or above high end of the $6.25 to $6.55 range Anno...
Why AI data centers are powering a boom in fuel-cell demand
Fuel cells are gaining traction among US hyperscalers racing to build data centers for the AI boom but struggling with grid constraints to secure quick and reliable power.
American Electric price target lowered to $146 from $148 at Jefferies
Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $146 from $148 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm expects American to roll its plan…
American Electric initiated with a Buy at HSBC
HSBC initiated coverage of American Electric (AEP) with a Buy rating and $145.90 price target
American Electric price target raised to $130 from $128 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $130 from $128 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its price targets for…
American Electric board raises quarterly dividend to 97c per share
The Board of Directors of American Electric (AEP) Power has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 97c per share on the company’s common stock, an increase of 2c per…
AEP Increases Quarterly Dividend to 97 Cents a Share
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 97 cents per share on the company's comm...