American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$97.25 +0.43 (+0.44%)

As of 01/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

American Electric Power - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
8

Buy
5

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Electric Power in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for AEP.

Consensus Price Target

$98.00
0.77% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Electric Power, the average price target is $98.00. The highest price target for AEP is $107.00, while the lowest price target for AEP is $83.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.77% from the current price of $97.25.

Get the Latest News and Ratings for AEP and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for American Electric Power and its competitors.

AEP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$98.00	$97.13	$98.43	$90.18
Forecasted Upside	0.77% Upside	4.73% Upside	-1.46% Downside	16.06% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

AEP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AEP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

American Electric Power Stock vs. The Competition

Type	American Electric Power	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.29	2.53	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.77% Upside	26.95% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AEP News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Rating

Upside/Downside

Action

Time Frame

Start Date

End Date

Show

Export to Excel

Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/13/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$98.00 ➝ $104.00	+11.22%
1/10/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$108.00 ➝ $100.00	+7.43%
12/12/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	A. Weisel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform	$105.00 ➝ $102.00	+8.94%
12/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$109.00 ➝ $102.00	+8.94%
11/26/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$100.00 ➝ $99.00	+0.92%
11/22/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$109.00 ➝ $104.00	+6.15%
11/7/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$91.00 ➝ $95.00	-1.31%
11/7/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$104.00 ➝ $102.00	+6.46%
11/7/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$97.00 ➝ $96.00	-0.26%
9/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$107.00	+5.17%
Get the Latest News and Ratings for AEP and Related Stocks Enter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for American Electric Power and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.
7/22/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$81.00 ➝ $83.00	-12.30%
6/6/2024	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Fremont Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral	$73.00 ➝ $86.00	-3.32%
5/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+13.51%
2/27/2024	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $92.00	+10.18%
1/11/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$83.00	+0.56%
6/7/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$98.00	+15.87%
4/17/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$99.00 ➝ $100.00	+7.19%

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 06:14 PM ET.

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 Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 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.:

The company has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.93 per share, up from $0.88, which reflects a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $3.72, providing a dividend yield of approximately 4.03%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a stable market capitalization of $49.09 billion, indicating a solid position in the market, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
The stock is currently trading around $94.79, which is close to its 50-day moving average, suggesting that it may be in a stable price range, potentially indicating a good entry point for new investors.
With a low beta of 0.56, the stock is less volatile compared to the broader market, making it a potentially safer investment during uncertain market conditions.
75.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors, which often indicates confidence in the company's future performance and stability.

American Electric Power
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, which may indicate that it is heavily reliant on debt financing. This could pose risks, especially if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial difficulties.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a current ratio of 0.57 and a quick ratio of 0.41, both of which are below 1. This suggests that the company may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities, raising concerns about its liquidity.
The stock has a P/E ratio of 18.49, which may be considered high compared to industry peers, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings.
The 52-week trading range shows a low of $75.22 and a high of $105.18, indicating significant price fluctuations that could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
Recent institutional buying activity may lead to increased competition for shares, which could drive the stock price higher and make it less attractive for new investors looking for value.

AEP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Electric Power is $98.00, with a high forecast of $107.00 and a low forecast of $83.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" AEP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AEP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, American Electric Power's stock has a predicted upside of 0.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, American Electric Power's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: American Electric Power has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like American Electric Power less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for American Electric Power is Hold while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AEP compares to other companies.

Stock Forecasts and Research Tools

Related Companies

Today's Ratings

Top Rated Stocks

More Ratings Tools

This page (NASDAQ:AEP) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners

Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free

Start Your 30-Day Trial

In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies.
Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more.
Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter.

Sign In
Create Account

Your Email Address:

Your Password:

Forgot your password?

Your Email Address:

Choose a Password:

By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target