American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
102.50
-1.68(-1.61%)
Closed
After Hours
102.65+0.13(+0.13%)
AEP Scorecard
Full Analysis
Operates with a significant debt burden
Unusual trading volume
Fair Value
Day's Range
101.96103.00
52 wk Range
79.16109.52
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
104.18
Open
103
Day's Range
101.96-103
52 wk Range
79.16-109.52
Volume
24.65M
Average Volume (3m)
3.47M
1-Year Change
23.69%
Book Value / Share
50.59
Fair Value
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Price Target
103.93
Upside
+1.40%
Members' Sentiments
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Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years
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American Electric Power Company Profile

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 invests in transmission infrastructure; and engages in wholesale energy trading and marketing business. It operates approximately 225,000 circuit miles of distribution lines that delivers electricity to 5.6 million customers; 40,000 circuit miles of transmission lines; and 23,000 MWs of regulated owned generating capacity. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
16330

American Electric Power Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Crossroads
Explore AEP's navigation of complex regulatory challenges in key markets, balancing growth opportunities with potential hurdles in West Virginia, Virginia, and Oklahoma.
Transmission Tactics
Delve into AEP's strategic consideration of selling minority stakes in transmission assets, potentially reducing equity financing needs and impacting future growth.
Growth Pipeline
Learn about AEP's impressive 15GW Direct Current project pipeline, projected to contribute 1-2% to long-term EPS accretion and solidify its industry position.
Financial Outlook
Analysts project 6.0% EPS CAGR (2024-2028) for AEP, with an average price target of $104.33. The company's 4.0% dividend yield appeals to income-focused investors.
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American Electric Power Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Q3 operating earnings: $1.85/share ($985M); 2024 guidance narrowed to $5.58-$5.68/share; 2025 guidance set at $5.75-$5.95/share
  • Long-term earnings growth projected at 6-8%; $54B capital plan for 2025-2029 announced, 25% increase over previous plan
  • 8.3% overall sales growth projected for 2025; focus on commercial and industrial segments; regulatory approvals in Texas and Oklahoma
  • $19M loss contingency recorded for Q3 due to ongoing SEC investigation; new quality control measures implemented after West Virginia rate case rejection
  • Exploring funding sources including equity and asset sales; $5.35B equity needs projected for 2025; dividend growth to be decoupled from earnings
Last Updated: 07-11-2024, 02:34 am
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Compare AEP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AEP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
18.4x19.0x12.1x
PEG Ratio
0.592.850.02
Price/Book
2.0x2.0x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.8x2.9x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−1.1%8.2%17.4%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock−12.7%4.9%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
14 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 103.93
(+1.40% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.60%
Dividend Yield
3.57%
Industry Median 2.68%
Annualised payout
3.72
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.67%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 13, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.24 / 1.25
Revenue / Forecast
4.69B / 4.87B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FAQ

What Is the American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price Today?

The American Electric Power stock price today is 102.50.

What Stock Exchange Does American Electric Power Trade On?

American Electric Power is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for American Electric Power?

The stock symbol for American Electric Power is "AEP."

Does American Electric Power Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The American Electric Power dividend yield is 3.63%.

What Is the American Electric Power Market Cap?

As of today, American Electric Power market cap is 54.58B.

What is American Electric Power Earnings Per Share?

The American Electric Power EPS is 5.60.

What Is the Next American Electric Power Earnings Date?

American Electric Power will release its next earnings report on 29 Apr 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AEP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.
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