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Research Analysts Set Expectations for AEP FY2025 Earnings

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Key Points

  • Seaport Res Ptn has reduced their FY2025 earnings forecast for American Electric Power (AEP) to $5.84 per share, down from a prior estimate of $5.90, while the consensus estimate stands at $5.87.
  • AEP's shares have recently seen a price increase of 1.2%, trading at around $109.22, following a quarterly earnings announcement that exceeded analysts' expectations.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.93 per share, with a yield of 3.41%, set to be paid on September 10th to shareholders of record as of August 8th.
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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP - Free Report) - Research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn reduced their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for American Electric Power in a report released on Monday, July 28th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst A. Storozynski now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $5.84 for the year, down from their prior estimate of $5.90. The consensus estimate for American Electric Power's current full-year earnings is $5.87 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for American Electric Power's FY2026 earnings at $6.25 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.62 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.05 EPS.

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 30th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.27 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $5.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.85 billion. American Electric Power had a return on equity of 11.55% and a net margin of 17.68%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.25 earnings per share.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on AEP. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of American Electric Power from $114.00 to $113.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 22nd. Scotiabank boosted their price target on American Electric Power from $102.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on American Electric Power from $107.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. Guggenheim upped their target price on American Electric Power from $109.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price target on American Electric Power from $102.00 to $109.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $111.29.

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American Electric Power Trading Up 0.4%

AEP stock traded up $0.44 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $113.58. The company had a trading volume of 4,925,406 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,067,441. The company has a current ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. American Electric Power has a 52 week low of $89.91 and a 52 week high of $114.38. The stock has a market cap of $60.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, a PEG ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.40. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $104.39 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.82.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of American Electric Power by 14.8% in the first quarter. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,331 shares of the company's stock worth $364,000 after buying an additional 430 shares in the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of American Electric Power during the 1st quarter valued at about $262,000. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of American Electric Power in the first quarter worth about $205,000. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its position in shares of American Electric Power by 24.5% in the first quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 19,678 shares of the company's stock worth $2,150,000 after buying an additional 3,867 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in American Electric Power by 26.1% during the first quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 355,516 shares of the company's stock valued at $38,848,000 after buying an additional 73,488 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.24% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Electric Power

In other news, EVP David Matthew Feinberg sold 8,058 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.74, for a total transaction of $819,820.92. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 10,274 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,045,276.76. This trade represents a 43.96% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Quinton S. Lies sold 10,141 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $102.68, for a total value of $1,041,277.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 9,658 shares in the company, valued at $991,683.44. The trade was a 51.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 34,314 shares of company stock valued at $3,508,293 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.07% of the company's stock.

American Electric Power Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 8th will be paid a $0.93 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 8th. This represents a $3.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. American Electric Power's payout ratio is currently 54.39%.

About American Electric Power

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American 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.

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