NASDAQ:AEP American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Gold Mania (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free AEP Stock Alerts $88.60 +0.35 (+0.40%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$87.95▼$89.2850-Day Range$79.51▼$88.2552-Week Range$69.38▼$92.88Volume3.33 million shsAverage Volume3.77 million shsMarket Capitalization$46.70 billionP/E Ratio16.44Dividend Yield3.97%Price Target$88.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get American Electric Power alerts: Email Address American Electric Power MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.38 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.5% Downside$88.14 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.59% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.33Based on 46 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.09%From $5.58 to $5.92 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.4.42 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector115th out of 552 stocksElectric Services Industry55th out of 246 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Electric Power has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Electric Power has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.59% 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 2.2, 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 10.16%, 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 3.99%, 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 59.46% next year. This indicates that American Electric Power will be able to sustain or increase its 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 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 46 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 21 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -48% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 26 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Electric Power are expected to grow by 6.09% in the coming year, from $5.58 to $5.92 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 16.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 16.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 76.80.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 3.09. 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 1.81. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 AEP Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AEP Stock News HeadlinesMay 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBarclays Increases American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Price Target to $88.00May 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWells Fargo & Company Increases American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Price Target to $89.00May 4, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Never use this word on your phone (FBI could be watching)This report sent a chill down my spine. Turns out, as part of their Jan. 6th investigation, the Feds are flagging Americans who typed these ordinary words as part of their banking transactions...May 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) PT Raised to $95.00 at BMO Capital MarketsMay 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Hold"May 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Price Target Raised to $90.00 at ScotiabankMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBalanced Outlook for American Electric Power Amidst Regulatory Decisions and Leadership TransitionsMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Electric Power: Hold Rating Affirmed Amidst Fair Valuation and Regulatory HurdlesMay 4, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Never use this word on your phone (FBI could be watching)This report sent a chill down my spine. Turns out, as part of their Jan. 6th investigation, the Feds are flagging Americans who typed these ordinary words as part of their banking transactions...May 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability ReportMay 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability ReportMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong ...May 1, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) Surpasses Analyst Estimates with Strong Q1 2024 PerformanceApril 30, 2024 | benzinga.comAmerican Electric Power Reports Q1 Revenue Miss, Plans $27B Investment To 'Enhance Resiliency'April 30, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPowering Through Uncertainty: American Electric Power's Path To Double-Digit ReturnsApril 30, 2024 | sfgate.comAEP: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 30, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Electric Power: AEP Reports First-Quarter 2024 Earnings, Reaffirms GuidanceApril 30, 2024 | reuters.comAmerican Electric Power reports Q1 profit beat as commercial usage growsApril 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Electric Power Reaffirms FY24 Outlook - UpdateApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Reports First-Quarter 2024 Earnings, Reaffirms GuidanceApril 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsApril 29, 2024 | msn.comAmerican Electric Power Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Schedules Live Webcast of Quarterly Earnings CallApril 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Short Interest Down 10.2% in AprilApril 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2026 EPS Estimates for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Decreased by Seaport Res PtnApril 27, 2024 | msn.comAEP aims to cut more jobs through voluntary severance program after January layoffsApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. Expected to Post FY2025 Earnings of $5.95 Per Share (NASDAQ:AEP)See 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 3/8 Dividend2/08/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Last Earnings4/30/2024Today5/03/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable6/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:AEP CUSIPN/A CIK4904 Webwww.aep.com Phone(614) 716-1000Fax614-223-1823Employees17,250Year Founded1906Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$88.14 High Stock Price Target$100.00 Low Stock Price Target$73.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.38 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.39 Trailing P/E Ratio16.44 Forward P/E Ratio15.88 P/E Growth3.09Net Income$2.21 billion Net Margins14.60% Pretax Margin13.79% Return on Equity11.23% Return on Assets2.93% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.50 Current Ratio0.54 Quick Ratio0.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19 billion Price / Sales2.46 Cash Flow$11.29 per share Price / Cash Flow7.85 Book Value$49.03 per share Price / Book1.81Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares527,120,000Free Float525,958,000Market Cap$46.70 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.50 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.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. Phillip R. Ulrich (Age 53)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDominion EnergyNYSE:DEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXVistraNYSE:VSTDTE EnergyNYSE:DTEEntergyNYSE:ETRView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipValley Wealth Managers Inc.Sold 3,388 shares on 5/4/2024Ownership: 0.010%Csenge Advisory GroupSold 309 shares on 5/4/2024Ownership: 0.002%Richardson Financial Services Inc.Bought 115 shares on 5/4/2024Ownership: 0.001%Team Hewins LLCSold 173 shares on 5/4/2024Ownership: 0.001%Larson Financial Group LLCSold 300 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.000%View 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 Company, Inc. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments, providing investors with a reliable income stream. The company's diversified energy sources, including renewable energy, position it well for future regulatory changes and consumer preferences towards sustainable energy. American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s stable and essential service as an electric utility company ensures consistent demand for its services, even during economic downturns. Recent stock price performance has shown steady growth, indicating positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. The company's strategic investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure enhance operational efficiency and reliability, supporting long-term growth. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: Regulatory uncertainties in the energy sector could impact the company's operations and profitability, leading to potential risks for investors. Fluctuations in commodity prices, such as natural gas and coal, may affect the company's cost structure and financial performance. Competition from other energy providers and emerging technologies could challenge American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s market position and growth prospects. Environmental concerns and regulations related to traditional energy sources like coal could increase operational costs and limit future expansion opportunities. Economic downturns or changes in consumer behavior could impact electricity demand, affecting the company's revenue and earnings. 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 Thursday, April 11, 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 Should I buy or sell American Electric Power stock right now? 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 7 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. View AEP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Electric Power's stock price target for 2024? 13 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for American Electric Power's shares. Their AEP share price targets range from $73.00 to $100.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $88.14 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.5%. View analysts price targets for AEP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AEP shares performed in 2024? American Electric Power's stock was trading at $81.22 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AEP stock has increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $88.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting American Electric Power? American Electric Power saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,400,000 shares, a drop of 10.2% from the March 31st total of 9,350,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,770,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.2 days. View American Electric Power's Short Interest. When is American Electric Power's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 25th 2024. View our AEP earnings forecast. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.25 by $0.02. The company earned $5 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.02 billion. American Electric Power had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.23% and a net margin of 14.60%. American Electric Power's revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.11 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does American Electric Power pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Electric Power? American Electric Power announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 10th will be given a dividend of $0.88 per share on Monday, June 10th. This represents a $3.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.97%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 9th. Read our dividend analysis for AEP. Is American Electric Power a good dividend stock? American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.99%. AEP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 65.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AEP will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.46% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AEP. What ETFs hold American Electric Power's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) stock in their portfolio include Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), TrueShares Low Volatility Equity Income ETF (DIVZ), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), TBG Dividend Focus ETF (TBG) and Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (UTSL). What guidance has American Electric Power issued on next quarter's earnings? American Electric Power issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $5.53 to $5.73 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $5.60. Who are American Electric Power's major shareholders? American Electric Power's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.84%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.73%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.38%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.26%), Maple Brown Abbott Ltd (0.24%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles E Zebula, Charles R Patton, David Matthew Feinberg, Greg B Hall, Jospeh M Buonaiuto, Julia A Sloat, Lisa M Barton, Nicholas K Akins, Paul Chodak III and Therace Risch. 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. Does American Electric Power have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of American Electric Power: AEP Energy Supply LLC, AEP Generating Company, AEP Generation Resources Inc., AEP Texas Central Transition Funding II LLC, AEP Texas Central Transition Funding III LLC, AEP Texas Inc., AEP Texas North Generation Company LLC, AEP Transmission Company, AEP Transmission Holding Company, American Electric Power Service Corporation, Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding LLC, Appalachian Power Company, BlueStar Energy Solutions, Central and South West Corp, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation, Kentucky Power Company, Kingsport Power Company, Memco Barge Line, Ohio Phase-In-Recovery Funding LLC, Ohio Power Company, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Company, and Wheeling Power Company.Read More This page (NASDAQ:AEP) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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