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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)
122.43 +0.12 (+0.10%)
At close: August 31 at 4:00:01 PM EDT
122.46 +0.03 (+0.02%)
Pre-Market: 4:42:31 AM EDT
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Powered by Yahoo ScoutAmerican Electric Power (AEP) is gaining attention as demand for electricity surges, particularly from data centers. Recent investments and partnerships indicate a strong growth trajectory, despite concerns over valuation and regulatory challenges.
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122.31 - Open
122.31 - Bid 114.95 x 100
- Ask 129.39 x 100
- Day's Range
121.51 - 122.68 - 52 Week Range
105.70 - 140.58 - Volume
4,144,270 - Avg. Volume
4,583,526 - Market Cap (intraday)
66.651B - Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.51
- PE Ratio (TTM)
21.18 - EPS (TTM)
5.78 - Earnings Date (est.) Oct 29, 2026
- Forward Dividend & Yield 3.80 (3.11%)
- Ex-Dividend Date Aug 10, 2026
- 1y Target Est
144.00
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Performance Overview
Trailing total returns as of 8/31/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC) .
YTD Return
AEP
8.61%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
12.28%
1-Year Return
AEP
13.70%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
18.98%
3-Year Return
AEP
74.01%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
70.51%
5-Year Return
AEP
63.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
69.95%
Earnings Trends
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As of 8/27/2026
Market Cap
66.80B
Enterprise Value
119.70B
Trailing P/E
21.27
Forward P/E
19.23
PEG Ratio (5yr expected)
2.09
Price/Sales (ttm)
2.93
Price/Book (mrq)
2.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue
5.25
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
12.86
Financial Highlights
Profitability and Income Statement
Profit Margin
13.78%
Return on Assets (ttm)
2.98%
Return on Equity (ttm)
10.13%
Revenue (ttm)
22.79B
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)
3.14B
Diluted EPS (ttm)
5.78
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Total Cash (mrq)
603M
Total Debt/Equity (mrq)
160.79%
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)
-6B
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AEP: Texas Governor Halts Data Center Grid Connections
American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
RatingPrice TargetAEP Earnings: Texas Growth Continues, Full-Year Guidance Raised
American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
RatingPrice TargetAEP Earnings: $6 Billion of New Growth Investment Added to Plan; Fair Value Estimate Increased
American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
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