American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP)
NASDAQ: AEPUtilitiesElectric Utilities: CentralUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
AEP stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $66.59B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.20
- Forward P/E
- 17.84
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.77
- Dividend yield
- 3.09% ($3.78)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 10, 2026
- 52-week range
- 112.54 – 140.58
- Day range
- 121.36 – 122.91
- Volume / Avg
- 2.72M / 3.82M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 544.40M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
AEP stock today
On Oct 8, AEP ended the session at $122.32, adding $0.24 (0.20%), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. At this level, AEP sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $112.54 to $140.58: 13.0% below the high, set on Jul 7, 2026 and 8.7% above the low. AEP is up 6.1% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 3.5%.
At 21.2x trailing earnings, American Electric Power trades in line with the peer-group median of 22.2x. Its forward P/E of 17.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 28 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $1.98. American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.78 per share, a 3.09% yield at the current price.
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About American Electric Power
Company profileAmerican 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 invests in transmission infrastructure; and engages in the retail supply, and wholesale energy trading and marketing businesses.
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, American Electric Power generated $21.88 billion in revenue, up 10.9% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $3.70 billion (+24.2% year over year), for a net margin of 16.9% versus a median of 14.7% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 67.9% (down from 69.9%) and operating margin 24.3%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.88B | $19.72B | $18.98B | $19.64B | $16.79B |
| Growth | +10.93% | +3.89% | -3.35% | +16.96% | +12.56% |
| Net income | $3.70B | $2.98B | $2.21B | $2.31B | $2.49B |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.66 | $5.58 | $4.24 | $4.49 | $4.96 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (23 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$142.53+16.52%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 10
- Hold 10
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.98
- Last reported (Q1 2026)
- May 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.60 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.78
- Dividend yield
- 3.09%
- Last payment
- $0.95
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 10, 2026
AEP news
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- Peter Thiel's Fund Reported Zero Stocks for 2 Straight Quarters. Its $419 Million Comeback Put 72% Into Energy and Power.NasdaqAMZN, VST, NVDA, AEP
American Electric Power peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETREntergy Corporation | 102.49 | -0.30% | $48.97B | vs AEP |
| SOSouthern Company (The) | 86.15 | +0.83% | $99.10B | vs AEP |
| CEGConstellation Energy Corporation | 285.07 | -4.85% | $101.00B | vs AEP |
| FTSFortis Inc. | 53.38 | +0.68% | $27.27B | vs AEP |
| DTEDTE Energy Company | 127.10 | -0.11% | $26.45B | vs AEP |
| FEFirstEnergy Corp. | 44.85 | +0.61% | $25.95B | vs AEP |
| PPLPPL Corporation | 34.10 | +0.44% | $25.66B | vs AEP |
| CNPCenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) | 38.42 | -0.29% | $25.31B | vs AEP |
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American Electric Power stock FAQ
What is American Electric Power's stock price today?
AEP last traded at $122.32 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.20% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does American Electric Power pay a dividend?
Yes. American Electric Power pays $3.78 per share annually, a 3.09% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.95 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 10, 2026.
When is American Electric Power's next earnings date?
American Electric Power is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.98.
What is AEP's P/E ratio?
AEP trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.20 and a forward P/E of 17.84, compared with a median of 22.2 for its closest peers.
Is American Electric Power in the S&P 500?
Yes. American Electric Power (AEP) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is American Electric Power's CEO?
Mr. William J. Fehrman is the chief executive officer of American Electric Power Company Inc., which has about 17,581 employees.
What is the AEP 52-week high?
The 52-week high for AEP is $140.58 and the 52-week low is $112.54. The stock is currently 13.0% below its high.