American Electric Power Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:AEP) $79.64 -0.56 (-0.70%) (As of 12/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$79.23▼$80.4450-Day Range$71.33▼$80.5152-Week Range$69.38▼$100.32Volume2.71 million shsAverage Volume3.07 million shsMarket Capitalization$41.88 billionP/E Ratio18.27Dividend Yield4.42%Price Target$91.10 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability American Electric Power MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.4% Upside$91.10 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.23% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.79Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.87%From $5.28 to $5.59 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.67 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector20th out of 86 stocksElectric Services Industry10th out of 37 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Electric Power has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $91.10, American Electric Power has a forecasted upside of 14.4% from its current price of $79.64.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Electric Power has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.23% 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 1.9, 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 16.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmerican Electric Power is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.37%, 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 80.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, American Electric Power will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.97% 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.79. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest51 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows11 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 22% 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 Institutions74.68% 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 5.87% in the coming year, from $5.28 to $5.59 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 18.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 18.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 107.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 3.16. 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 1.70. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About American Electric Power Stock (NASDAQ:AEP)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. 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. The company 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 HeadlinesDecember 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) & AltC Acquisition (NYSE:ALCC) Head-To-Head ContrastDecember 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsDecember 9, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.December 1, 2023 | msn.comYour AEP bill is going up. Here's how much extra you'll payDecember 1, 2023 | msn.comMore than 2,200 AEP customers without service in Kanawha CountyDecember 1, 2023 | msn.comDeputies: Man who broke into Kanawha AEP substation shocked while attempting to cut wiresDecember 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Grows By 16.4%November 30, 2023 | msn.comAEP warns of high voltage dangers after two copper theft attempts knock out power for thousandsDecember 9, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.November 30, 2023 | yahoo.comCommissioners OK filing a motion with PUCO to get broadband project movingNovember 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Price Target Lowered to $87.00 at MizuhoNovember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Fair Value Of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP)November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKentucky Power rate review settlement agreement supports reliability, reduces bill impacts and creates pathway for futureNovember 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company's (NASDAQ:AEP) Returns Have Hit A WallNovember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.: American Electric Power: Equity Needs and Low Returns to Drag on Earnings; FVE LoweredNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 73% of the companyNovember 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comAmerican Electric Power Issues FY24 Guidance, Outlines $43 Billion Capital PlanNovember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAEP STREAMLINING BUSINESS AND FOCUSING ON REGULATED OPERATIONS TO BENEFIT CUSTOMERS, REAFFIRMS LONG-TERM GROWTH RATE OF 6% TO 7%November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Co Inc's Dividend AnalysisNovember 5, 2023 | morningstar.comAmerican Electric Power Earnings: AEP on Track to Meet Full-Year ResultsNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.: American Electric Power Earnings: AEP on Track to Meet Full-Year ResultsNovember 2, 2023 | za.investing.comAmerican Electric Power beats profit estimates on higher ratesNovember 2, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Electric Power: AEP Reports Third-quarter 2023 Earnings, Narrows Guidance While Maintaining MidpointNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAEP REPORTS THIRD-QUARTER 2023 EARNINGS, NARROWS GUIDANCE WHILE MAINTAINING MIDPOINTNovember 2, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Electric Power Co Inc Q3 Profit Increases, beats estimatesOctober 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Note On American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AEP) ROE and Debt To EquitySee 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 Last Earnings11/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/8 Dividend11/09/2023Today12/08/2023Dividend Payable12/08/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/22/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:AEP CUSIPN/A CIK4904 Webwww.aep.com Phone(614) 716-1000Fax614-223-1823Employees16,974Year Founded1906Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$91.10 High Stock Price Target$100.00 Low Stock Price Target$77.00 Potential Upside/Downside+14.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.36 Trailing P/E Ratio18.27 Forward P/E Ratio15.08 P/E Growth3.16Net Income$2.31 billion Net Margins11.72% Pretax Margin11.35% Return on Equity10.73% Return on Assets2.76% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.45 Current Ratio0.60 Quick Ratio0.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.29 billion Price / Sales2.17 Cash Flow$11.34 per share Price / Cash Flow7.02 Book Value$46.94 per share Price / Book1.70Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares525,876,000Free Float525,245,000Market Cap$41.88 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.50 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Julia A. Sloat (Age 53)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $1.87MMr. Charles E. Zebula (Age 62)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.37MMr. David M. Feinberg (Age 53)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.58MMs. Kate Sturgess (Age 38)Senior VP, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer Ms. Therace M. Risch (Age 50)Executive VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer Darcy ReeseVice President of Investor RelationsGina E. Mazzei-Smith (Age 56)Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Phillip R. Ulrich (Age 52)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Scott N. Smith (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Transmission Controls & Field Services Mr. Stephan T. Haynes (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Strategy & Innovation More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDominion EnergyNYSE:DEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXDTE EnergyNYSE:DTEFirstEnergyNYSE:FEEntergyNYSE:ETRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCCM Investment Advisers LLCBought 8,749 shares on 12/8/2023Ownership: 0.021%Raleigh Capital Management Inc.Bought 249 shares on 12/8/2023Ownership: 0.004%Dagco Inc.Bought 1,365 shares on 12/7/2023Ownership: 0.001%Raleigh Capital Management Inc.Bought 249 shares on 12/6/2023Ownership: 0.004%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 57,787 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.005%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy American Electric Power Stock? AEP Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of American Electric Power was last updated on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:12 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc.: American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a vertically integrated electric utility holding company that engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. This allows the company to have control over the entire supply chain, which can lead to operational efficiencies and cost savings. The company has a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, natural gas, renewable energy, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, and others. This diversification reduces the company's reliance on any single energy source and helps mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in fuel prices or regulatory changes. American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a strong track record of paying dividends. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend, indicating its commitment to returning value to shareholders. As of the ex-dividend date, the dividend yield is 4.42%, which can be attractive to income-focused investors. The company has reported positive earnings per share, beating analysts' expectations in the most recent quarter. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits and indicates potential growth opportunities. American Electric Power Company, Inc. operates in the electric services industry, which is essential for modern society. The demand for electricity is expected to continue growing, providing a stable and potentially lucrative market for the company. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: The company's revenue in the most recent quarter was down compared to the same quarter last year. This indicates a potential decline in demand or challenges in the market that could affect future financial performance. There are concerns about the environmental impact of the company's reliance on coal and other non-renewable energy sources. As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy options, American Electric Power Company, Inc. may face regulatory and public pressure to transition to cleaner energy sources, which could increase costs and impact profitability. The stock price of American Electric Power Company, Inc. is subject to market fluctuations and can be influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, industry trends, and investor sentiment. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and market conditions before making investment decisions. Competition in the electric services industry is intense, with many players vying for market share. American Electric Power Company, Inc. may face challenges in maintaining or growing its customer base, especially in regions where competition is high. Investors should be aware of the regulatory environment in which American Electric Power Company, Inc. operates. Changes in regulations, such as those related to emissions standards or energy policies, could impact the company's operations and financial performance. AEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Electric Power stock right now? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEP shares. View AEP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Electric Power's stock price target for 2024? 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for American Electric Power's stock. Their AEP share price targets range from $77.00 to $100.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $91.10 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AEP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AEP shares performed in 2023? American Electric Power's stock was trading at $94.95 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, AEP shares have decreased by 16.1% and is now trading at $79.64. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting American Electric Power? American Electric Power saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,450,000 shares, an increase of 16.4% from the October 31st total of 5,540,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,350,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 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, February 22nd 2024. View our AEP earnings forecast. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $1.77 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.73 by $0.04. The business earned $5.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.37 billion. American Electric Power had a net margin of 11.72% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.73%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.62 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, October 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 10th will be given a dividend of $0.88 per share on Friday, December 8th. This represents a $3.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.42%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 9th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. 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 4.37%. 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 80.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, AEP will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.97% 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), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), TrueShares Low Volatility Equity Income ETF (DIVZ), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (UTSL) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU). What guidance has American Electric Power issued on next quarter's earnings? American Electric Power updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, November, 10th. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.53-$5.73 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $5.58. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Who are American Electric Power's major shareholders? American Electric Power's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wellington Management Group LLP (5.44%), Morgan Stanley (2.83%), Invesco Ltd. (1.86%), Royal Bank of Canada (1.47%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (1.42%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles E Zebula, Charles R Patton, David Matthew Feinberg, Greg B Hall, J Barnie Beasley, Jospeh M Buonaiuto, Julia A Sloat, Lisa M Barton, Mark C Mccullough, 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. 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 12/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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