AEP Stock Price & Analysis

American Electric Power Company Inc

AEP

American Electric Power Company Inc

107.770

+6.537(+6.457%)6M

AEP Stock Price Chart

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AEP Key Stats

High

108.870

Vol

1.76M

Low

107.300

Amount

189.84M

Open

108.800

VWAP

108.01

Mkt Cap

57.87B

EV/EBITDA(TTM)

12.88

AEP Company Profile

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an electric public utility holding company. It operates and maintains the electricity transmission system and distribution lines to deliver power. Its segments include Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing. Vertically Integrated Utilities segment is engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. Transmission and Distribution Utilities segment is engaged in the transmission and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. AEP Transmission Holdco segment is engaged in the development, construction, and operation of transmission facilities. Generation & Marketing segment conducts marketing, risk management and retail activities. It is also an electricity producer with nearly 29,000 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity, including about 6,100 MW of renewable energy.

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AEP Fundamental Analysis

buy

Moderate Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

High

114.00

Averages

105.83

Low

95.00

Analyst

Rating

Action

Price Target

Date

Rating Reason

BMO Capital

James Thalacker

Buy

Maintains

$107 → $111

2025-03-26

BMO

Morgan Stanley

Stephen Byrd

Buy

Maintains

$108 → $113

2025-03-20

B of A Securities

Julien Dumoulin-Smith

Strong Buy

Maintains

$108 → $114

2025-03-18

B of A Securities

Julien Dumoulin-Smith

Sell

→

Strong Buy

Upgrades

$98 → $104

2025-01-13

BofA

BMO Capital

James Thalacker

Buy

Maintains

$108 → $100

2025-01-10

BMO

Analyst	Rating	Action	Price Target	Date	Rating Reason

BMO Capital James Thalacker	Buy	Maintains	$107 → $111	2025-03-26	BMO
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd	Buy	Maintains	$108 → $113	2025-03-20
B of A Securities Julien Dumoulin-Smith	Strong Buy	Maintains	$108 → $114	2025-03-18
B of A Securities Julien Dumoulin-Smith	Sell → Strong Buy	Upgrades	$98 → $104	2025-01-13	BofA
BMO Capital James Thalacker	Buy	Maintains	$108 → $100	2025-01-10	BMO

AEP Earnings Analysis

American Electric Power Company, Inc. Corporation (AEP.O) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call

Positive

Quarterly Operating Earnings Increase: Operating earnings for the third quarter totaled $1.85 per share, or $985 million, compared to $1.77 per share, or $924 million in 2023.
Earnings Resilience Q3: GAAP earnings for the third quarter were $1.80 per share compared to $1.83 per share in 2023, showing resilience in earnings performance.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Year-to-date, GAAP earnings are $4.35 per share versus $3.62 per share last year, reflecting a significant increase in profitability.
Commercial Load Growth: We reported a commercial load growth of 7.9% compared to the third quarter of last year and 10.1% growth year-to-date in 2024 compared to 2023.
Capital Plan Expansion: We have a robust capital plan of $54 billion, which is more than a 25% increase over the prior $43 billion plan, supporting our growth initiatives.

Negative

Operating Earnings Comparison: Operating earnings for the third quarter totaled $1.85 per share, or $985 million, compared to $1.77 per share, or $924 million in 2023.
Earnings Per Share Comparison: GAAP earnings for the third quarter were $1.80 per share compared to $1.83 per share in 2023.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Year-to-date, GAAP earnings are $4.35 per share versus $3.62 per share last year.
Earnings Guidance Outlook: The foundation of our 2025 earnings guidance range is based on lower contributions from our generation and marketing segment due to reduced scope of activities going forward and lower retail and wholesale margins likely to be realized.
2025 Operating Earnings Guidance: We also formally introduced our 2025 operating earnings guidance range of $5.75 to $5.95.

Positive

Quarterly Operating Earnings Increase: Operating earnings for the third quarter totaled $1.85 per share, or $985 million, compared to $1.77 per share, or $924 million in 2023.
Earnings Resilience Q3: GAAP earnings for the third quarter were $1.80 per share compared to $1.83 per share in 2023, showing resilience in earnings performance.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Year-to-date, GAAP earnings are $4.35 per share versus $3.62 per share last year, reflecting a significant increase in profitability.
Commercial Load Growth: We reported a commercial load growth of 7.9% compared to the third quarter of last year and 10.1% growth year-to-date in 2024 compared to 2023.
Capital Plan Expansion: We have a robust capital plan of $54 billion, which is more than a 25% increase over the prior $43 billion plan, supporting our growth initiatives.

Negative

Operating Earnings Comparison: Operating earnings for the third quarter totaled $1.85 per share, or $985 million, compared to $1.77 per share, or $924 million in 2023.
Earnings Per Share Comparison: GAAP earnings for the third quarter were $1.80 per share compared to $1.83 per share in 2023.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Year-to-date, GAAP earnings are $4.35 per share versus $3.62 per share last year.
Earnings Guidance Outlook: The foundation of our 2025 earnings guidance range is based on lower contributions from our generation and marketing segment due to reduced scope of activities going forward and lower retail and wholesale margins likely to be realized.
2025 Operating Earnings Guidance: We also formally introduced our 2025 operating earnings guidance range of $5.75 to $5.95.

AEP News

4.5

04-01Newsfilter

I&M is Future Ready with Plans to Enhance Diverse Energy Mix

4.5

03-31NASDAQ.COM

Equity Markets Recover on Strength in Defensive Stocks and Energy Producers

4.5

03-31NASDAQ.COM

Stocks Slump on Fears Tariffs Will Derail the Economy

4.5

03-31NASDAQ.COM

Stocks Mixed on Tariff Concerns

4.5

03-31NASDAQ.COM

Global Equity Markets Slide on US Tariff Concerns

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Analysis and Insights

Recent Performance and News:

American Electric Power (AEP) closed at 102.51 on March 25, 2025, with a pre-market decline of -1.15% and a regular market drop of -1.61%. The stock saw a slight post-market gain of +0.01% [Relevant Data]. AEP recently announced a public offering of 19.6 million shares at $102 per share, below the previous closing price of $104.18, which may have contributed to the decline [1, 2].

Analyst Sentiment:

Analysts have maintained a positive outlook on AEP, with recent ratings including a "Buy" from Morgan Stanley and a "Strong Buy" from B of A Securities, reflecting confidence in the stock's potential [Relevant Data].

Technical Analysis:

The stock's price trend shows recent weakness, but the overall outlook remains stable. The offering may cause short-term volatility, but the company's fundamentals and analyst sentiment suggest resilience.

Conclusion:

Given the recent offering and slight price decline, it may be prudent to hold or wait for further market clarity before making a decision. The stock's fundamentals and analyst sentiment remain positive, but short-term volatility could impact returns.