American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$113.58 +0.44 (+0.39%)

Closing price 08/1/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$113.60 +0.02 (+0.01%)

As of 08/1/2025 07:50 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

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
8

Buy
5

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for AEP.

Consensus Price Target

$111.29
-2.02% Downside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Electric Power, the average price target is $111.29. The highest price target for AEP is $122.00, while the lowest price target for AEP is $96.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.02% from the current price of $113.58.

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AEP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/3/24 to 8/3/25	1 Month Ago 7/4/24 to 7/4/25	3 Months Ago 5/5/24 to 5/5/25	1 Year Ago 8/4/23 to 8/3/24
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 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	$111.29	$108.31	$101.83	$90.46
Forecasted Upside	-2.02% Downside	4.74% Upside	-5.22% Downside	-11.13% Downside
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.

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.

American Electric Power Stock vs. The Competition

Type	American Electric Power	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.29	2.47	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-2.02% Downside	16.60% Upside	14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AEP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/1/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$105.00 ➝ $111.00	-1.89%
7/31/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	Andrew Weisel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$102.00 ➝ $114.00	+0.99%
7/31/2025	Raymond James Financial 4 of 5 stars	J.R. Weston Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $122.00	+8.21%
7/31/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	William Appicelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	-2.87%
7/31/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$109.00 ➝ $116.00	+2.43%
5/22/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$114.00 ➝ $113.00	+9.78%
5/7/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$102.00 ➝ $109.00	+1.08%
5/7/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$109.00 ➝ $115.00	+7.46%
5/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$107.00 ➝ $114.00	+6.00%
4/21/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$111.00 ➝ $115.00	+8.06%
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3/18/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$108.00 ➝ $114.00	+7.69%
12/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$109.00 ➝ $102.00	+8.94%
11/7/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$97.00 ➝ $96.00	-0.26%
9/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$107.00	+5.17%
6/6/2024	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Fremont Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral	$73.00 ➝ $86.00	-3.32%
5/3/2024	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+13.51%
2/27/2024	Cfra		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $92.00	+10.18%

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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 Sunday, August 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these American Electric Power pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Electric Power
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $102, which reflects a stable valuation in the utility sector.
The company has a solid annualized dividend of $3.72, providing a dividend yield of approximately 3.3%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a manageable dividend payout ratio of 54.39%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for growth and stability.
Recent analyst upgrades suggest positive sentiment, with several firms raising their price targets, indicating potential for stock appreciation.
The company operates in the essential utility sector, which tends to be less volatile and provides consistent revenue streams, making it a safer investment during economic downturns.

American Electric Power
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with executives recently offloading significant shares, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Despite recent upgrades, the overall analyst consensus remains a "Hold," suggesting that there may not be strong bullish momentum in the near term.
The utility sector can be heavily influenced by regulatory changes and environmental policies, which may pose risks to future profitability.
Market conditions can affect utility stocks, and any economic downturn could impact revenue growth and dividend sustainability.
With a relatively high dividend yield, there is a risk that if earnings do not grow as expected, the company may need to cut dividends, which could negatively impact investor sentiment.

AEP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Electric Power is $111.29, with a high forecast of $122.00 and a low forecast of $96.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 downside of -2.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: American Electric Power has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Guggenheim, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, 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 2.29 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.47. Learn more on how AEP compares to other companies.

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American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target