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American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$127.68 +2.53 (+2.02%)
Closing price 05/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$127.50 -0.18 (-0.14%)
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American Electric Power - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
13

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for American Electric Power in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AEP.

Consensus Price Target

$141.57
10.88% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for American Electric Power, the average price target is $141.57. The highest price target for AEP is $153.00, while the lowest price target for AEP is $122.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.88% from the current price of $127.68.
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.
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AEP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/19/25 to 5/19/26
1 Month Ago
4/19/25 to 4/19/26
3 Months Ago
2/18/25 to 2/18/26
1 Year Ago
5/19/24 to 5/19/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$141.57$136.81$129.83$105.77
Forecasted Upside10.88% Upside2.36% Upside2.01% Upside1.92% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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.
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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.
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American Electric Power Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerican Electric PowerUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.64
2.35
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.88% Upside46.04% Upside17.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/15/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Shelby Tucker
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$141.00 ➝ $148.00+16.75%
5/15/2026
Jeremy Tonet
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$141.00 ➝ $140.00+10.73%
5/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$144.00+9.57%
5/6/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$131.00 ➝ $140.00+2.16%
5/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$132.00 ➝ $148.00+11.36%
5/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$144.00 ➝ $148.00+10.36%
5/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$135.00 ➝ $136.00+0.94%
5/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$130.00 ➝ $141.00+2.89%
4/22/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$141.00 ➝ $138.00+2.99%
4/21/2026Lower TargetOverweight$137.00 ➝ $136.00+2.30%
4/21/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$148.00+11.04%
4/15/2026 Boost TargetBuy$141.00 ➝ $142.00+5.42%
3/9/2026Boost Target$132.00 ➝ $135.00+2.37%
3/5/2026Boost TargetOutperform$137.00 ➝ $153.00+14.59%
3/4/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$148.00+12.19%
3/2/2026 Boost TargetBuy$128.00 ➝ $140.00+4.62%
2/20/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$150.00+16.80%
2/13/2026UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$142.00+12.32%
1/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
1/12/2026DowngradeBuyNeutral$131.00 ➝ $122.00+4.35%
12/18/2025Set Target$137.00+18.52%
12/18/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$137.00+18.59%
10/21/2025 Initiated CoverageNeutral
5/7/2025Boost TargetBuy$109.00 ➝ $115.00+7.46%

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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 Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these American Electric Power pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

American Electric Power
Bull Case

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

  • The company has outlined a substantial $78 billion capital plan, which is expected to drive growth and enhance infrastructure, potentially leading to increased revenue and profitability.
  • Management has reported accelerating demand from data centers and industrial customers, which supports a robust growth trajectory and a solid revenue base.
  • American Electric Power Company, Inc. targets earnings growth of 7% to 9% through 2030, indicating a strong outlook for future profitability.
  • The current stock price is around $80, reflecting a stable investment opportunity in the utility sector, which is often seen as a defensive play during market volatility.
  • Analysts view the company as a defensive utility with stable cash flows, which can provide a reliable income stream for investors, especially in uncertain economic times.

American Electric Power
Bear Case

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

  • The significant increase in capital expenditures raises concerns about financing and execution risks, which could impact the company's financial stability.
  • Recent guidance reaffirmed for operating EPS is in line with market expectations, suggesting limited upside potential in the short term.
  • Market reactions to the capital plan have been mixed, with some investors expressing caution due to the potential for increased leverage and financial strain.
  • While the company has a strong demand outlook, any economic downturn could adversely affect its customer base and revenue streams.
  • Regulatory challenges in the utility sector can pose risks to operational efficiency and profitability, impacting investor confidence.

AEP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for American Electric Power is $141.57, with a high forecast of $153.00 and a low forecast of $122.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEP shares.

According to analysts, American Electric Power's stock has a predicted upside of 10.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, American Electric Power's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like American Electric Power more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for American Electric Power is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AEP compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:AEP) was last updated on 5/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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