NASDAQ:AEP American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis → My next big prediction isn’t a prediction (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free AEP Stock Alerts $82.16 +0.05 (+0.06%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$81.82▼$83.1550-Day Range$75.94▼$85.1952-Week Range$69.38▼$96.05Volume4.89 million shsAverage Volume4.22 million shsMarket Capitalization$43.26 billionP/E Ratio19.33Dividend Yield4.28%Price Target$87.08 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get American Electric Power alerts: Email Address American Electric Power MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.0% Upside$87.08 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.89% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.61Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.85%From $5.55 to $5.93 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.4.17 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector36th out of 91 stocksElectric Services Industry16th out of 42 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Electric Power has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $87.08, American Electric Power has a forecasted upside of 6.0% from its current price of $82.16.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Electric Power has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.89% 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 2.4, 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 15.16%, 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 4.30%, 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 82.82%. 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 59.36% 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.61. 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 0.43 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 45 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -26% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows34 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 62% 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 6.85% in the coming year, from $5.55 to $5.93 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.59.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 83.38.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 2.89. 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 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | 247wallst.com5 Big Dividend Paying Utility Stocks To Buy Right NowMarch 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Sees Large Growth in Short InterestMarch 19, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Like Tiny Crypto Retirement FundsThe crypto bull market is about to blast off. Bitcoin and Ethereum are surging. But so are tiny altcoins that could be so profitable… They're like tiny crypto retirement funds. March 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comThursday storms: how to check AEP outage map in central Ohio during high wind, hailstormMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comOne year later, AEP trimmed tree branches causing a fire hazard in Albany mobile home parkMarch 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Downgraded by UBS Group to SellMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.: AEP's Challenging Regulatory Environment and Management Turnover Cloud OutlookMarch 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)They said crypto was dead. It went up 100X.Bitcoin’s haters are out again. Despite the price doubling in the last six months alone… That hasn’t stopped the experts from piling on. Warren Buffett’s right-hand man Charlie Munger called crypto investors “idiots” in one of his last interviews. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, recently called Bitcoin a “pet rock” and “a hyped-up fraud.” But when it comes to cryptos, these are exactly the people you shouldn’t listen to. They’ve predicted crypto’s demise for years.March 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsMarch 10, 2024 | news.yahoo.comHundreds of AEP customers lose power across SW and Central VirginiaMarch 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLADENBURG THALM/SH SH Downgrades American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) to SellMarch 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmerican Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) Upgraded at StockNews.comMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comScotiabank Keeps Their Buy Rating on American Electric Power (AEP)March 2, 2024 | 247wallst.comCEO Slashes PG&E Stake by Almost HalfFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Downgrades American Electric Power (AEP)February 28, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Electric Power: AEP Completes Sale of New Mexico Solar AssetsFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP Completes Sale of New Mexico Solar AssetsFebruary 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Completes Sale of New Mexico Solar AssetsFebruary 27, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Electric Power: AEP Announces CEO TransitionFebruary 27, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAmerican Electric Power: AEP Reports 2023 Earnings ResultsFebruary 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Electric Power (AEP): Hold Rating Amid CEO Transition and Financial Structure ConcernsFebruary 27, 2024 | edition.cnn.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.February 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP): A Strategic SWOT InsightFebruary 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerican Electric Power Q4 Results Miss View; Names Benjamin Fowke Interim CEOSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend2/08/2024Last Earnings2/27/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:AEP CUSIPN/A CIK4904 Webwww.aep.com Phone(614) 716-1000Fax614-223-1823Employees17,250Year Founded1906Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$87.08 High Stock Price Target$100.00 Low Stock Price Target$73.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.25 Trailing P/E Ratio19.33 Forward P/E Ratio14.80 P/E Growth2.89Net Income$2.21 billion Net Margins11.64% Pretax Margin11.64% Return on Equity11.04% Return on Assets2.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.49 Current Ratio0.53 Quick Ratio0.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19 billion Price / Sales2.28 Cash Flow$11.27 per share Price / Cash Flow7.29 Book Value$48.06 per share Price / Book1.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares526,590,000Free Float525,554,000Market Cap$43.26 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.51 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Julia A. Sloat (Age 54)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $1.87MMr. Charles E. Zebula (Age 63)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.37MMr. David M. Feinberg (Age 54)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.58MMs. Kate Sturgess (Age 39)Senior VP, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer Ms. Therace M. Risch (Age 51)Executive VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer Darcy ReeseVice President of Investor RelationsGina E. Mazzei-Smith (Age 57)Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Phillip R. Ulrich (Age 53)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Stephan T. Haynes (Age 63)Senior Vice President of Strategy & Innovation Mr. Stuart J. Solomon (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Generation Services More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDominion EnergyNYSE:DEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXDTE EnergyNYSE:DTEEntergyNYSE:ETRFirstEnergyNYSE:FEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 3,371 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.006%Leo Wealth LLCBought 4,843 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.001%MONECO Advisors LLCBought 2,496 shares on 3/13/2024Ownership: 0.000%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 425,649 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 9.355%Trust Co. of VermontSold 758 shares on 3/8/2024Ownership: 0.000%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, March 17, 2024 at 11:57 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc.: American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments, providing investors with a reliable income stream. The company's diversified energy sources, including renewable energy, position it well for future growth in the evolving energy market. American Electric Power Company, Inc. operates in a regulated industry, which can provide more stability compared to other sectors. Recent investments in infrastructure and technology have enhanced the company's operational efficiency and competitiveness. Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term trend of increasing demand for electricity in the U.S. bodes well for the company's growth prospects. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: The energy sector is subject to regulatory changes and environmental concerns, which could impact the company's operations and profitability. Fluctuations in commodity prices, such as natural gas and coal, can affect the company's costs and margins. Interest rate changes can influence the company's borrowing costs and financial performance. The competitive landscape in the energy industry is intense, with other companies vying for market share and pricing pressures. Investors should carefully consider the current stock price and valuation metrics to ensure they are making an informed investment decision. AEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Electric Power stock right now? 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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. View AEP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is American Electric Power's stock price target for 2024? 12 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for American Electric Power's shares. Their AEP share price targets range from $73.00 to $100.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $87.08 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.0% 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 2024? American Electric Power's stock was trading at $81.22 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AEP stock has increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $82.16. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting American Electric Power? American Electric Power saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 9,950,000 shares, an increase of 15.2% from the February 14th total of 8,640,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,070,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 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, May 2nd 2024. View our AEP earnings forecast. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $4.60 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.12 billion. American Electric Power had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.04% and a net margin of 11.64%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.05 EPS. 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 Friday, January 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 9th will be given a dividend of $0.88 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a $3.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.28%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 8th. 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 4.30%. 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 82.82%. 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 59.36% 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 Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of 5.530-5.730 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 5.730. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Who are American Electric Power's major shareholders? American Electric Power's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.36%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.36%), Wellington Management Group LLP (5.40%), Royal Bank of Canada (1.36%), Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.30%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles E Zebula, Charles R Patton, David Matthew Feinberg, Greg B Hall, Jospeh M Buonaiuto, Julia A Sloat, Lisa M Barton, 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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 3/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)Paradigm PressCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressColonial MetalsLike Tiny Crypto Retirement FundsCrypto 101 MediaThe AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutThe Bull ReportMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceThe world’s greatest investmentPorter & CompanyBuy this small stock before coming AI Tidal WaveChaikin Analytics Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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