American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)

NASDAQ: AEP · Real-Time Price · USD
104.96
+0.13 (0.12%)
Feb 21, 2025, 9:58 AM EST - Market open
0.12%
Market Cap 55.84B
Revenue (ttm) 19.72B
Net Income (ttm) 2.97B
Shares Out 532.02M
EPS (ttm) 5.58
PE Ratio 18.72
Forward PE 17.77
Dividend $3.72 (3.56%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 10, 2025
Volume 186,829
Open 102.97
Previous Close 104.35
Day's Range 104.27 - 104.59
52-Week Range 79.16 - 105.18
Beta 0.57
Analysts Hold
Price Target 96.07 (-8.47%)
Earnings Date Feb 13, 2025

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, natural gas, renewable, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources; owns, operates, maintains, and inves... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1906
Employees 16,330
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AEP
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, AEP's revenue was $19.72 billion, an increase of 3.89% compared to the previous year's $18.98 billion. Earnings were $2.97 billion, an increase of 34.37%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 15 analysts, the average rating for AEP stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $96.07, which is a decrease of -8.47% from the latest price.

Price Target
$96.07
(-8.47% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Indiana Michigan Power Receives Order in Large Load Settlement

FORT WAYNE, Ind. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has received the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's (IURC) recent ...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power Company (AEP) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

American Electric Power Company (NASDAQ:AEP) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Darcy Reese - VP, IR Bill Fehrman - President and CEO Trevor Mihalik - ...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

AEP Reports 2024 Earnings Results

Year-end 2024 GAAP earnings of $5.60 per share; operating earnings of $5.62 per share representing a 7% increase over prior year 2025 operating earnings (non-GAAP) guidance range reaffirmed at $5.75 t...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Sleep Like A King, Earn Like A Pro: 2 Big Dividend Ideas For Income And Wealth

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9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

AEP Named One of America's Most JUST Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 list for the fifth year in a row. This ranking by JUST Capital recognizes America's b...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

DeepSeek: Why REITs And Utilities Loved The News

The market reacted strongly to the unveiling of China's AI, DeepSeek, with AI stocks plummeting and REITs and utilities trading up significantly. Investors are shifting towards predictable returns fro...

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23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Top 3 Utilities Stocks You May Want To Dump In January

As of Jan. 28, 2025, three stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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24 days ago - Benzinga

American Electric Power: Charge Up Your Portfolio With Durable Assets

American Electric Power offers a solid investment with a 3.8% dividend yield and a strong track record of shareholder returns and financial management. Management targets 6-8% annual EPS growth starti...

25 days ago - Seeking Alpha

AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 93 cents per share on the company's com...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

AEP Seeking Grants To Assist With Advanced Nuclear Site Exploration in Indiana and Virginia

Indiana Michigan Power Rockport Plant site identified as potential location for a Small Modular Reactor Following positive community discussions, Appalachian Power submits grant application to support...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power Is Attractive Going Forward, Analyst Double-Upgrades Stock

BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler upgraded the shares of American Electric Power Company Inc AEP from Underperform to Buy and raised the price target from $98 to $104.

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

AEP Secures Minority Equity Interest Investment in Ohio and Indiana & Michigan Transmission Companies

A 50/50 strategic partnership between KKR and PSP Investments agrees to acquire 19.9% non-controlling equity interest in two AEP Transcos for $2.82 billion Transaction provides highly efficient financ...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

AEP Names Seasoned Energy Executive Trevor Mihalik Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Trevor I. Mihalik executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Jan. 20.

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

My Top 10 Utilities For 2025

Long-term rates have risen, creating potential buying opportunities for utilities like AEP, AWK, AWR, BKH, ES, EVRG, SJW, WEC, WTRG, and XEL. These utilities have strong fundamentals, attractive valua...

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7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Top 3 Utilities Stocks You'll Regret Missing In December

The most oversold stocks in the utilities sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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2 months ago - Benzinga

American Electric Power: Light Up Your Income Portfolio With This Mission Critical Utility

Market volatility can offer buying opportunities, but emotional reactions can lead to costly mistakes; focus on fundamentals to maintain perspective. AEP's five-year capital spending plan and robust g...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SWEPCO Expands Generation Capacity with New Power Plants

SHREVEPORT, La. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is excited to announce the ongoing development of sever...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

I&M and Stakeholders File Large Load Settlement to Advance Grid Reliability and Support Economic Growth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has filed a joint settlement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consume...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

AEP Leveraging Fuel Cell Technology to Power Data Center Growth

This customer-focused effort is the largest utility fuel cell initiative in the country COLUMBUS, Ohio , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is offering large customers...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Darcy Reese - VP, IR William Fehrman - President, CEO Charles Zebu...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

AEP Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Earnings, Introduces New Growth Rate and Capital Plan

Third-quarter 2024 GAAP earnings of $1.80 per share; operating earnings of $1.85 per share Narrows 2024 operating earnings (non-GAAP) guidance to $5.58 to $5.68 per share, maintaining $5.63 midpoint A...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

American Electric Power Company, Inc. AEP will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the opening bell on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

3 months ago - Benzinga

AEP Announces Leadership Changes to Empower Local Operations and Drive Growth

Initiates search for newly created president of AEP Transmission role responsible for leading high growth business Shifts management of generating plants and economic development function to local ope...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

AEP Names Matthew Fransen Treasurer

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Matthew Fransen senior vice president, Finance and Treasurer, effective Dec. 1. He will succeed Julie She...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

AEP Ohio, PUCO Staff, Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Ohio Energy Group And Others Agree On How To Address Growing Data Center Power Needs

GAHANNA, Ohio , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, today filed a settlement agreement that addresses the extreme power needs of Ohio's growing da...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire