NASDAQ:AEP American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $96.45 +0.61 (+0.64%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$95.80▼$96.8550-Day Range$86.89▼$96.4552-Week Range$69.38▼$97.32Volume2.28 million shsAverage Volume3.26 million shsMarket Capitalization$50.84 billionP/E Ratio17.89Dividend Yield3.65%Price Target$88.77 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get American Electric Power alerts: Email Address American Electric Power MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.42 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.0% Downside$88.77 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.50% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.75Based on 31 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$959,730 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.44%From $5.59 to $5.95 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.4.54 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector16th out of 90 stocksElectric Services Industry9th out of 43 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Electric Power has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.42, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.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.Read more about American Electric Power's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.50% 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 3, 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 2.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmerican Electric Power is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.70%, 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 59.16% next year. This indicates that American Electric Power will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about American Electric Power's 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 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 0.39 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 31 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest29 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 32% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows19 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 73% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Electric Power insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $959,730.00 in 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.Read more about American Electric Power's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Electric Power are expected to grow by 6.44% in the coming year, from $5.59 to $5.95 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 17.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 17.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 92.55.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 2.74. 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 2.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Electric Power's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Unstoppable Prosperity“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.You can find out what they are by clicking here now. 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. 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 HeadlinesJuly 26 at 1:12 PM | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.88 on September 10thJuly 25 at 5:30 PM | ca.finance.yahoo.comAEP Jan 2025 110.000 putJuly 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. 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(NASDAQ:AEP) Forecasted to Earn Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.21 Per ShareJuly 24 at 4:46 AM | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) PT Raised to $83.00July 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Maintains Hold Rating on American Electric Power Amidst Datacenter Growth Opportunities and Pending LitigationsJuly 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.22 Per Share, Zacks Research Forecasts (NASDAQ:AEP)July 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating on American Electric Power Highlighting Growth and Strategic ExecutionJuly 21, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comAEP Jun 2025 70.000 callJuly 4, 2024 | fool.com3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks/ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist in JulyJune 26, 2024 | reuters.comAmerican Electric Power names Centuri's Bill Fehrman as CEOJune 26, 2024 | businesswire.comCenturi Announces Leadership TransitionSee 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 Earnings4/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable6/10/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/09/2024Dividend Payable9/10/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:AEP CUSIPN/A CIK4904 Webwww.aep.com Phone(614) 716-1000Fax614-223-1823Employees17,250Year Founded1906Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$88.77 High Stock Price Target$100.00 Low Stock Price Target$77.00 Potential Upside/Downside-8.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.42 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.39 Trailing P/E Ratio17.89 Forward P/E Ratio17.25 P/E Growth2.74Net 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 Ratio0.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19 billion Price / Sales2.68 Cash Flow$11.40 per share Price / Cash Flow8.46 Book Value$48.06 per share Price / Book2.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares527,120,000Free Float526,489,000Market Cap$50.84 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.53 Social Links Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? 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Mazzei-Smith (Age 57)Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Chris BrathwaiteVP & Chief Communications OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNextEra EnergyNYSE:NEESouthernNYSE:SOConstellation EnergyNASDAQ:CEGDominion EnergyNYSE:DEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsState of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 300 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.027%Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLCSold 208 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.008%Checchi Capital Advisers LLCBought 234 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial Inc.Bought 288 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Briaud Financial Planning IncBought 150 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView 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 has a dividend yield of 4.00%, providing investors with a steady income stream. A dividend yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price. Analysts have raised price targets on AEP stock, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation. This suggests confidence in the company's future performance. Insider transactions show executives selling shares at prices above the current stock price, indicating confidence in the company's growth prospects. This can be seen as a positive signal for investors. American Electric Power's dividend payout ratio of 65.31% indicates that the company is returning a significant portion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, which can be attractive to income-focused investors. Despite recent fluctuations, American Electric Power has a stable market capitalization of $46.25 billion, reflecting the company's size and stability in the market. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: Recent analyst downgrades and sell ratings on AEP stock may indicate concerns about the company's future performance, leading to potential stock price declines. The stock price of American Electric Power has been trading down, showing volatility and potential downside risk for investors. This could lead to short-term losses for those holding the stock. UBS Group downgraded AEP stock to a "sell" rating, suggesting a negative outlook on the company's future prospects. This could impact investor confidence and lead to selling pressure on the stock. While the dividend yield is attractive, the dividend payout ratio of 65.31% may indicate limited room for future dividend growth or reinvestment in the business, potentially impacting long-term shareholder returns. Market analysts have given American Electric Power an average rating of "Hold," indicating mixed opinions on the stock's performance and potential, which could lead to uncertainty among investors. 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 Friday, July 5, 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 How have AEP shares performed this year? American Electric Power's stock was trading at $81.22 at the start of the year. Since then, AEP stock has increased by 18.8% and is now trading at $96.45. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company reported $1.27 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.25 by $0.02. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does American Electric Power have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of American Electric Power: BlueStar Energy Solutions, Memco Barge Line, Central and South West Corp, AEP Energy Supply LLC, AEP Generating Company, AEP Generation Resources Inc., AEP Texas Central Transition Funding III LLC, and more. Who are American Electric Power's major shareholders? American Electric Power's top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.80%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.72%), Raymond James & Associates (0.35%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.24%). Insiders that own company stock include Nicholas K Akins, Julia A Sloat, Charles E Zebula, Lisa M Barton, David Matthew Feinberg, Therace Risch, Antonio P Smyth, Greg B Hall, Paul Chodak III, Jospeh M Buonaiuto and Charles R Patton. 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. This page (NASDAQ:AEP) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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