American Electric Power Recognized as Low-Risk Retirement Stock
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 10h ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Price Target Increase: Barclays raised its price target for American Electric Power from $117 to $121 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating, reflecting optimism for the power and utilities sector ahead of the upcoming fourth-quarter earnings.
- Investor Attention: Sean Russo from Ritholtz Wealth Management highlighted American Electric Power's standout performance in the utility sector during a recent CNBC segment, indicating increased investor interest and confidence in the company.
- Capital Investment Plan: The company has a five-year capital plan totaling $72 billion to meet customer commitments for an additional 20 gigawatts of power by 2030, driven by demand from data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and broader economic development, showcasing its focus on future growth.
- Dividend Yield: With a dividend yield of approximately 3.26%, American Electric Power not only provides stable returns for investors but also enhances its appeal as a low-risk stock within retirement portfolios.
Analyst Views on AEP
Wall Street analysts forecast AEP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AEP is 127.27 USD with a low forecast of 107.00 USD and a high forecast of 139.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
8 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 118.020
Low
107.00
Averages
127.27
High
139.00
Current: 118.020
Low
107.00
Averages
127.27
High
139.00
About AEP
American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an electric public utility holding company. Its electric utility operating companies provide generation, transmission and distribution services to more than five million retail customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Its segments include Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco and Generation & Marketing. The Vertically Integrated Utilities is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The Transmission and Distribution Utilities consists of the transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The AEP Transmission Holdco is engaged in development, construction and operation of transmission facilities. The Generation & Marketing segment conducts Marketing, risk management and retail activities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
