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American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$103.76 +1.30 (+1.27%)
As of 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

Sell
1
Hold
7
Buy
5

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for AEP.

Consensus Price Target

$108.31
4.38% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Electric Power, the average price target is $108.31. The highest price target for AEP is $115.00, while the lowest price target for AEP is $96.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.38% from the current price of $103.76.
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AEP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/30/24 to 6/30/25
1 Month Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25
3 Months Ago
4/1/24 to 4/1/25
1 Year Ago
7/1/23 to 6/30/24
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$108.31$105.69$100.77$88.62
Forecasted Upside4.38% Upside2.46% Upside-7.01% Downside1.00% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

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.
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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.
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American Electric Power Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerican Electric PowerUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.31
2.50
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.38% Upside18.99% Upside12.11% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/13/2025Raymond James Financial
4 of 5 stars
J.R. Weston
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$115.00+11.63%
6/6/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
William Appicelli
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Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$95.00 ➝ $100.00-1.78%
5/22/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Byrd
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$114.00 ➝ $113.00+9.78%
5/7/2025Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$102.00 ➝ $109.00+1.08%
5/7/2025Guggenheim
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S. Pourreza
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$109.00 ➝ $115.00+7.46%
5/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Neil Kalton
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$107.00 ➝ $114.00+6.00%
4/22/2025Barclays
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Nicholas Campanella
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$95.00 ➝ $106.00-1.54%
4/21/2025BMO Capital Markets
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James Thalacker
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$111.00 ➝ $115.00+8.06%
3/18/2025Bank of America
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Julien Dumoulin-Smith
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$108.00 ➝ $114.00+7.69%
12/12/2024Scotiabank
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A. Weisel
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DowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform$105.00 ➝ $102.00+8.94%
12/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$109.00 ➝ $102.00+8.94%
11/7/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$97.00 ➝ $96.00-0.26%
9/20/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold$107.00+5.17%
6/6/2024LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
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P. Fremont
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $86.00-3.32%
5/3/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $100.00+13.51%
2/27/2024Cfra Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $92.00+10.18%
1/11/2024Mizuho
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$83.00+0.56%

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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, June 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these American Electric Power pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Electric Power
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $108, which reflects a positive outlook from several analysts who have recently upgraded their price targets.
  • American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a solid annualized dividend of $3.72, providing a yield of 3.63%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Recent analyst reports indicate a consensus rating of "Hold," with multiple analysts assigning buy ratings, suggesting confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.
  • The company has a relatively low payout ratio of 71.68%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which can support future growth.
  • Analysts have noted improvements in the company's price targets, with some raising their expectations significantly, reflecting optimism about its future performance.

American Electric Power
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been observed, with over 34,000 shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the confidence of those within the company.
  • Despite positive ratings, one analyst has issued a sell rating, indicating that there are differing opinions on the stock's future performance.
  • The company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential challenges in profitability and growth.
  • Market volatility can impact utility stocks, and any economic downturn could affect demand for electricity, potentially impacting revenue.
  • While the dividend yield is attractive, it is essential to consider that high payout ratios can limit the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities.

AEP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Electric Power is $108.31, with a high forecast of $115.00 and a low forecast of $96.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 4.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

American Electric Power has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Guggenheim, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like American Electric Power less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for American Electric Power is 2.31 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how AEP compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:AEP) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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