American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)

NASDAQ: AEP · Real-Time Price · USD
129.94
+3.51 (2.78%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
129.88
-0.06 (-0.04%)
After-hours: Feb 13, 2026, 7:58 PM EST
Market Cap69.40B +32.9%
Revenue (ttm)21.88B +10.9%
Net Income3.58B +20.7%
EPS6.66 +19.4%
Shares Out 534.09M
PE Ratio19.51
Forward PE20.54
Dividend$3.80 (2.92%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 10, 2026
Volume4,671,486
Open127.32
Previous Close126.43
Day's Range126.61 - 130.07
52-Week Range97.46 - 130.07
Beta0.62
AnalystsHold
Price Target127.13 (-2.16%)
Earnings DateFeb 12, 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]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1906
Employees 17,581
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AEP
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 15 analysts, the average rating for AEP stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $127.13, which is a decrease of -2.16% from the latest price.

Price Target
$127.13
(-2.16% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

American Electric Power: Strong Q4 Earnings Confirm Data Centers Are A Catalyst

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1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

S&P 500 Falls Over 1%; American Electric Power Shares Gain After Upbeat Earnings

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) shares gained around 5% on Thursday after the Ohio-based utility reported upbeat fourth-quarter results.

1 day ago - Benzinga

AEP expands spending plan, beats profit estimates as electricity demand surges

American Electric Power surpassed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, and said it would expand its five-year capital expenditure plan beyond $72 billion to meet the surging...

2 days ago - Reuters

AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook

Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share 56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements Opportunities identifi...

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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 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...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power signs $2.65 billion deal for fuel cells

American Electric Power said on Thursday its unit will buy a substantial portion of its option for solid oxide fuel cells in a deal worth about $2.65 billion as part of its plans to develop and build ...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

Transource and BHE Transmission to Build Nearly 200-Mile 765-kV Transmission Line in Wisconsin

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture between Transource Energy, LLC and BHE Transmission plans to build a nearly 200 mile, 765-kV line in Wisconsin following selection by the M...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power: Unmatched Reach Make It A Buy

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

The Reasons Why I Find American Electric Power Attractive Right Now (Rating Upgrade)

American Electric Power (AEP) is upgraded to a buy rating, driven by secular growth tailwinds. AEP benefits from resilient electricity demand, largely independent of consumer sentiment, and stands to ...

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Atlas Engineered Products Ltd. (AEP:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Atlas Engineered Products Ltd. ( AEP:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 24, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Mohammad Abassi - Founder, CEO, President & Director Melissa MacRae - Chief Financia...

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I&M Receives IURC Approval for Oregon Clean Energy Center Purchase

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3 months ago - CNBC Television

AEP and Quanta Services Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Transmission and Power Infrastructure

Cooperation and Commitment Agreement to bolster 765 kV infrastructure development supporting unprecedented load growth Development Services Agreement secures supply of critical equipment and materials...

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3 months ago - PRNewsWire

American Electric Power: Q3 Earnings Moderate, Buy On Outlook And Value

American Electric Power Company is rated a buy following strong Q3 results and a robust capital plan for future growth. AEP's $72 billion capital plan aims for 7-9% annual earnings growth through 2030...

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American Electric Power: Growth Initiatives Could Lead To Attractive Returns

American Electric Power Company remains a solid long-term buy, supported by robust dividend growth and ambitious capital investment plans. AEP's recent earnings showed strong revenue growth and a 3.1%...

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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

American Electric Power Company, Inc. ( AEP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Darcy Reese - Vice President of Investor Relations William Fehrman - Chairman, Pre...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

AEP Reports Third-Quarter 2025 Operating Earnings, Updated Capital Plan Drives New Long-Term Growth Rate

Five-year, $72 billion capital plan supported by 28 GW of new load backed by customer agreements Robust capital plan enables new 7-9% long-term operating earnings growth rate through 2030 Rate base ex...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

AEP Increases Quarterly Dividend to 95 Cents a Share

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