NASDAQ:AEP American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $103.22 -0.99 (-0.95%) (As of 09/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About American Electric Power Stock (NASDAQ:AEP) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$102.56▼$104.3150-Day Range$90.84▼$104.9552-Week Range$69.38▼$105.18Volume1.89 million shsAverage Volume3.19 million shsMarket Capitalization$54.41 billionP/E Ratio19.15Dividend Yield3.41%Price Target$95.15Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewAmerican 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. 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… Massive shakeup in defense contracting (Ad)There is a little-known energy technology stock that has made an incredible breakthrough… Which could become crucial to the operations of the US Military. And right now there are plans for this stock to undertake a major test project at a US Air Force based in Alaska. Now, this incredible breakthrough is still in its earliest stages… Which means you still have a chance to get in while its trading for under $10.You need to check out the full story right here. American Electric Power Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 87th PercentileAmerican Electric Power scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 26th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold 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. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth6.62% Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Electric Power are expected to grow by 6.62% in the coming year, from $5.59 to $5.96 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.39.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 93.02.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 2.95. 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 2.15. 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. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.49% 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 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Electric Power has recently increased by 8.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldAmerican Electric Power pays a meaningful dividend of 3.41%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.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 59.06% 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. Sustainability and ESG1.0 / 5Environmental Score-5.43 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.49% 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 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Electric Power has recently increased by 8.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media3.2 / 5News Sentiment0.77 News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.77. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest37 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 37% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -73% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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. AEP Stock News HeadlinesNvidia Still AWOL In List, But This Stock Sparks Electric BreakoutSeptember 18 at 9:33 AM | msn.comPower restored to more than 1,300 customers in Raleigh CountySeptember 17 at 11:24 AM | msn.comHas Trump Finally Gone Too Far?Lately, there's been a lot of buzz around a secret loophole executive insiders are using to make millions buying and selling their own stocks. 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(NASDAQ:AEP) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersSeptember 17 at 8:48 AM | finance.yahoo.comGoogle, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft balk at Ohio utility’s demand they pay for electric grid upgrades to support AI rolloutSeptember 16 at 4:23 PM | msn.comMore than 1,300 customers without power in Raleigh CountySeptember 16 at 11:23 AM | msn.comHow Much Will American Electric Power Pay Out in Dividends This Year?September 16 at 10:52 AM | fool.comAEP Ohio addresses recent power outages in northwest ColumbusSeptember 16 at 2:31 AM | msn.comSee More Headlines 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 start of the year. Since then, AEP shares have increased by 27.1% and is now trading at $103.22. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 30th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.23 by $0.02. American Electric Power's revenue was up 4.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does American Electric Power have any subsidiaries? American Electric Power subsidiaries include 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 more. Who are American Electric Power's major shareholders? American Electric Power's top institutional investors 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? Shares of AEP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Company Calendar Last Earnings7/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/09/2024Dividend Payable9/10/2024Today9/18/2024Next 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$95.15 High Stock Price Target$109.00 Low Stock Price Target$83.00 Potential Upside/Downside-7.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.31 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.39 Trailing P/E Ratio19.15 Forward P/E Ratio18.47 P/E Growth2.95Net 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 / Sales2.79 Cash Flow$11.26 per share Price / Cash Flow9.17 Book Value$48.06 per share Price / Book2.15Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares527,122,000Free Float526,489,000Market Cap$54.41 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.54 Social Links Should I Buy American Electric Power Stock? AEP Pros and Cons Explained 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. American Electric Power Bull Case 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. American Electric Power Bear Case 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. This page (NASDAQ:AEP) was last updated on 9/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersChina Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a populat...True Gold Republic | SponsoredThis diversified cannabis pioneer could make huge moves soonThe cannabis industry seems deeply saturated, so how do you know where to best invest your money? 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