NASDAQ:AEP American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $102.05 -1.05 (-1.02%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$101.97▼$103.5550-Day Range$87.11▼$103.1052-Week Range$69.38▼$104.41Volume3.66 million shsAverage Volume3.24 million shsMarket Capitalization$53.79 billionP/E Ratio18.93Dividend Yield3.45%Price Target$94.77 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get American Electric Power alerts: Email Address American Electric Power MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.31 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.1% Downside$94.77 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.38% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.04Based on 19 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.44%From $5.59 to $5.95 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.56 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector9th out of 93 stocksElectric Services Industry6th out of 46 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Electric Power has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.31, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Electric Power has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about American Electric Power's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.38% of the outstanding shares of American Electric Power have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Electric Power has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Electric Power has recently decreased by 16.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmerican Electric Power is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.51%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAmerican Electric Power has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of American Electric Power is 65.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, American Electric Power will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.16% next year. This indicates that American Electric Power will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about American Electric Power's dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAmerican Electric Power has received a -52.29% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of American Electric Power in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Electricity produced with coal", "Electricity produced with natural gas", and "Coal handling equipment" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for American Electric Power is -5.43. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 1.04. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest41 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 105% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -47% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Electric Power insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.12% of the stock of American Electric Power is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions75.24% of the stock of American Electric Power is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about American Electric Power's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Electric Power are expected to grow by 6.44% in the coming year, from $5.59 to $5.95 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 18.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.25.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 18.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 2.87. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Electric Power has a P/B Ratio of 2.07. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Electric Power's valuation and earnings. 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It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and other market participants. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.Read More AEP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AEP Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 1:15 AM | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2024 Earnings Estimate for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Issued By Zacks ResearchSeptember 5 at 3:05 AM | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Target Price at $94.77September 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.September 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Recognized as a Top Utility in Economic DevelopmentSeptember 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Declines By 16.4%August 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Electric Power: A Reliable Dividend Play With Limited UpsideAugust 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) PT Raised to $98.00August 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Electric Power (AEP) Receives a Sell from Bank of America SecuritiesSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 28, 2024 | marketwatch.comAmerican Electric Power Co. Inc. stock remains steady Wednesday, still outperforms marketAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMorgan Stanley Increases American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Price Target to $102.00August 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Realigns Leadership Structure to Strengthen Customer Focus and Drive ExecutionAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) PT Raised to $102.00 at Morgan StanleyAugust 23, 2024 | fool.comAll It Takes Is $1,000 Invested in Starbucks and Both of These 2 Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $110 in Passive Income Per YearAugust 21, 2024 | marketwatch.comAmerican Electric Power Co. Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketAugust 19, 2024 | news.yahoo.comPSC suspends AEP electric rate hike until May as customers protest against another increaseAugust 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP Sep 2024 75.000 put (AEP240920P00075000)August 17, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comAEP Sep 2024 85.000 putSee More Headlines Receive AEP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for American Electric Power and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable6/10/2024Last Earnings7/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/09/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:AEP CUSIPN/A CIK4904 Webwww.aep.com Phone(614) 716-1000Fax614-223-1823Employees17,250Year Founded1906Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$94.77 High Stock Price Target$108.00 Low Stock Price Target$83.00 Potential Upside/Downside-7.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.31 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.39 Trailing P/E Ratio18.93 Forward P/E Ratio18.26 P/E Growth2.87Net Income$2.21 billion Net Margins13.52% Pretax Margin12.61% Return on Equity11.31% Return on Assets2.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.53 Current Ratio0.65 Quick Ratio0.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.52 billion Price / Sales2.76 Cash Flow$11.43 per share Price / Cash Flow8.93 Book Value$49.19 per share Price / Book2.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares527,122,000Free Float526,489,000Market Cap$53.79 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.54 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Benjamin Gwynn Stonestreet Fowke III (Age 66)Interim President, Interim CEO & Director Comp: $153.13kMr. Charles E. Zebula (Age 63)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $953.29kMr. David M. Feinberg (Age 54)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.12MMr. Christian T. Beam (Age 55)Executive Vice President of Energy Services Comp: $976.4kMs. Peggy I. Simmons (Age 46)Executive Vice President of Utilities Comp: $892.98kMs. Kate Sturgess (Age 38)Senior VP, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer Ms. Therace M. Risch (Age 51)Executive VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer Darcy ReeseVice President of Investor RelationsGina E. Mazzei-Smith (Age 57)Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Chris BrathwaiteVP & Chief Communications OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDominion EnergyNYSE:DEnterprise Products PartnersNYSE:EPDConstellation EnergyNASDAQ:CEGEnergy TransferNYSE:ETTC EnergyNYSE:TRPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 148,620 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.028%Centennial Bank AR Sold 270 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Maven Securities LTDBought 50,000 shares on 8/29/2024Ownership: 0.000%Clearbridge Investments LLCSold 6,393 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.004%Founders Financial Alliance LLCSold 299 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy American Electric Power Stock? AEP Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc.: American Electric Power has a market capitalization of $51.79 billion, indicating a strong presence and stability in the market. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 18.23 suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its peers, potentially offering a good entry point for investors. A dividend yield of 3.58% provides investors with a steady income stream, which can be attractive for those seeking regular returns. Analysts have given American Electric Power a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating a balanced outlook on the stock's performance. The recent price performance of AEP stock shows an upward trend, reaching $97.54, potentially signaling positive momentum. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: The company's current ratio of 0.65 and quick ratio of 0.37 indicate potential liquidity challenges, which could pose risks during economic downturns. A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53 suggests that American Electric Power relies heavily on debt financing, which may increase financial leverage and interest payments. The PEG ratio of 2.92 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential. Insider selling activity, such as EVPs Greg B. Hall and Antonio P. Smyth selling significant amounts of shares, could signal lack of confidence in the company's future performance. While the company has a beta of 0.53, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, it may also result in slower price movements during bullish market conditions. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these American Electric Power pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AEP shares performed this year? American Electric Power's stock was trading at $81.22 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AEP shares have increased by 25.6% and is now trading at $102.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 30th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.23 by $0.02. The business's quarterly revenue was up 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Does American Electric Power have any subsidiaries? American Electric Power subsidiaries include these companies: BlueStar Energy Solutions, Memco Barge Line, Central and South West Corp, AEP Energy Supply LLC, AEP Generating Company, AEP Generation Resources Inc., AEP Texas Central Transition Funding III LLC, and others. Who are American Electric Power's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of American Electric Power include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.98%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.97%), Federated Hermes Inc. (0.84%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Nicholas K Akins, Julia A Sloat, Charles E Zebula, Lisa M Barton, David Matthew Feinberg, Therace Risch, Antonio P Smyth, Greg B Hall, Paul Chodak III, Jospeh M Buonaiuto and Charles R Patton. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of American Electric Power? 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