American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)
AEP stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Company, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $144.48 — +15.9% versus the last price of $124.65. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
AEP historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in AEP.
AEP annual returns by year
Congress trading in AEP
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading AEP — 8 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $152,500. Most recent disclosure: Nov 3, 2025.
See who in Congress traded AEP →About American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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, nuclear, natural gas, renewable, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources; owns, operates, maintains, and invests in transmission infrastructure; and engages in the retail supply, and wholesale energy trading and marketing businesses. It operates approximately 252,000 circuit miles of distribution lines; 38,000 circuit miles of transmission lines; and 25,000 MWs of regulated owned generating capacity. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
AEP Key Statistics
AEP in plain English
- P/E ratio (21.4) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of AEP's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (10.13%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (13.78%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.07%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
AEP stock: frequently asked questions
What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s stock price today?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) last traded at $124.65 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $105.70 and $140.58.
Is AEP stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on AEP is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $144.48 — about +15.9% versus the current price of $124.65. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in AEP 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Electric Power Company, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,740 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 174%, or 10.6% per year.
Does AEP pay a dividend?
Yes. American Electric Power Company, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.07% per year at today's share price.
What is AEP's P/E ratio?
AEP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4, and 18.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade AEP stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in AEP under the STOCK Act, totaling 8 purchases and 8 sales worth an estimated $152,500.
What is American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol AEP on the NASDAQ.
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