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.
Regulatory Crossroads | Explore AEP's navigation of complex regulatory challenges in key markets, balancing growth opportunities with potential hurdles in West Virginia, Virginia, and Oklahoma. |
Transmission Tactics | Delve into AEP's strategic consideration of selling minority stakes in transmission assets, potentially reducing equity financing needs and impacting future growth. |
Growth Pipeline | Learn about AEP's impressive 15GW Direct Current project pipeline, projected to contribute 1-2% to long-term EPS accretion and solidify its industry position. |
Financial Outlook | Analysts project 6.0% EPS CAGR (2024-2028) for AEP, with an average price target of $104.33. The company's 4.0% dividend yield appeals to income-focused investors. |
Metrics to compare | AEP | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Utilities sector companies | Relationship RelationshipAEPPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 18.9x | 26.0x | 11.7x | |
PEG Ratio | 1.36 | 0.48 | 0.02 | |
Price/Book | 1.9x | 4.5x | 1.3x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 2.5x | 3.5x | 1.5x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 5.6% | 6.9% | 24.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −18.4% | 5.0% | Unlock |