American Electric Power Company Inc (AEP)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
93.52
-1.02(-1.08%)
Real-time Data
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Full Analysis
Operates with a significant debt burden
Fair Value
Day's Range
93.4394.28
52 wk Range
75.22105.18
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
94.54
Open
93.67
Day's Range
93.43-94.28
52 wk Range
75.22-105.18
Volume
931.86K
Average Volume (3m)
2.9M
1-Year Change
16.04%
Book Value / Share
50.02
Fair Value
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Price Target
99.48
Upside
+6.38%
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Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years
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American Electric Power Company Inc Company Profile

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.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
17250

American Electric Power Company Inc SWOT Analysis


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.
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American Electric Power Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Q3 operating earnings: $1.85/share ($985M); 2024 guidance narrowed to $5.58-$5.68/share; 2025 guidance set at $5.75-$5.95/share
  • Long-term earnings growth projected at 6-8%; $54B capital plan for 2025-2029 announced, 25% increase over previous plan
  • 8.3% overall sales growth projected for 2025; focus on commercial and industrial segments; regulatory approvals in Texas and Oklahoma
  • $19M loss contingency recorded for Q3 due to ongoing SEC investigation; new quality control measures implemented after West Virginia rate case rejection
  • Exploring funding sources including equity and asset sales; $5.35B equity needs projected for 2025; dividend growth to be decoupled from earnings
Last Updated: 11/07/2024, 05:02 AM
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Compare AEP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AEP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
18.9x26.0x11.7x
PEG Ratio
1.360.480.02
Price/Book
1.9x4.5x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.5x3.5x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.6%6.9%24.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
14 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 99.48

(+6.38% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.99
Dividend Yield
3.93%
Industry Median 2.73%
Annualized payout
3.7200
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.60%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 6, 2024
EPS / Forecast
1.85 / 1.80
Revenue / Forecast
5.40B / 5.43B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price Today?

The American Electric Power stock price today is 93.52

What Stock Exchange Does American Electric Power Trade On?

American Electric Power is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for American Electric Power?

The stock symbol for American Electric Power is "AEP."

Does American Electric Power Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The American Electric Power dividend yield is 3.93%.

What Is the American Electric Power Market Cap?

As of today, American Electric Power market cap is 49.87B.

What is American Electric Power Earnings Per Share?

The American Electric Power EPS is 4.99.

What Is the Next American Electric Power Earnings Date?

American Electric Power will release its next earnings report on Feb 12, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AEP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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