American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)
| Market Cap | 73.75B +25.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 22.43B +11.3% |
| Net Income | 3.65B +32.2% |
| EPS | 6.76 +30.3% |
| Shares Out | 544.11M |
| PE Ratio | 20.06 |
| Forward PE | 21.06 |
| Dividend | $3.80 (2.80%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,184,434 |
| Open | 135.43 |
| Previous Close | 134.92 |
| Day's Range | 135.12 - 136.57 |
| 52-Week Range | 105.70 - 140.58 |
| Beta | 0.50 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 146.00 (+7.72%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 30, 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 24 analysts, the average rating for AEP stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $146.0, which is an increase of 7.72% from the latest price.
News
American Electric price target raised to $139 from $136 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $139 from $136 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its…
American Electric price target lowered to $139 from $141 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $139 from $141 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares as part of…
AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
Marriott International Chairman David Marriott adds customer-focused operations experience to support execution at scale Former Equinix CEO Charles Meyers brings digital infrastructure expertise align...
AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's comm...
I&M PLANS FOR ROCKPORT'S NEXT CHAPTER AS A FULL-FLEDGED ENERGY HUB TO MEET CUSTOMERS' NEEDS
Project will not impact I&M's plans to reduce rates for customers FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reli...
American Electric price target raised to $146 from $145 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $146 from $145 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing…
American Electric downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs downgraded American Electric (AEP) to Neutral from Buy with an unchanged price target of $147. The firm says the company’s positive catalysts, including capital plan increases and data…
American Electric price target raised to $138 from $136 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $138 from $136 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm expects a “quiet” Q2 earnings…
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AEP's Texas unit secures up to $3.26 billion federal loan to upgrade power grid
Utility American Electric Power said on Wednesday its Texas unit has secured a loan of up to $3.26 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to help fund infrastructure investments.
American Electric enters agreement for loan up to $3.26B from U.S. DOE
AEP Texas, a subsidiary of American Electric (AEP) Power, has entered into an agreement for a loan of up to $3.26B from the U.S. Department of Energy’s, DOE, Office of…
American Electric price target raised to $136 from $129 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $136 from $129 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its price targets for…
American Electric price target lowered to $143 from $148 at Ladenburg
Ladenburg lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $143 from $148 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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American Electric price target lowered to $145 from $148 at Truist
Truist analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $145 from $148 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader…
American Electric price target lowered to $129 from $136 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $129 from $136 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its…
American Electric price target raised to $148 from $141 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $148 from $141 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated models…
AEP ANNOUNCES PRICING OF COMMON STOCK OFFERING WITH A FORWARD COMPONENT
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 20,472,442 shares of its common stock at a price...
American Electric announces $2.6B offering of common stock
American Electric (AEP) Power announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2.6B of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be…
AEP ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK WITH A FORWARD COMPONENT
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stoc...
AEP Names Andy Gurgol Vice President of Investor Relations
Darcy Reese to Retire at End of Year COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9. He w...
American Electric Power Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Operating earnings rose to $1.64/share in 1Q26, with contracted load growth reaching 63 GW and a five-year capital plan expanded to $78B. Regulatory progress, strong balance sheet, and disciplined financing support an expected long-term earnings CAGR above 9%.