NASDAQ:AEP American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis → A lot of people are making this costly mistake (From WealthPress) (Ad) Free AEP Stock Alerts $85.64 +0.84 (+0.99%) (As of 11:28 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$84.75▼$85.7750-Day Range$75.94▼$85.1952-Week Range$69.38▼$96.05Volume550,650 shsAverage Volume4.03 million shsMarket Capitalization$45.10 billionP/E Ratio20.15Dividend Yield4.11%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/Downside2.7% Upside$87.08 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.22% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.56Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.86%From $5.54 to $5.92 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.4.15 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector36th out of 89 stocksElectric Services Industry18th out of 41 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 2.7% from its current price of $84.80.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 Shorted2.22% 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 2.9, 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 17.59%, 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 4.27%, 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 59.46% 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.56. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 43 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% 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 162% 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 Institutions75.24% 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 6.86% in the coming year, from $5.54 to $5.92 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 73.80.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 2.91. 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 1.76. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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.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 27, 2024 | msn.comAEP Ohio residential customers hit with $10-a-month increase in electric billsMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comGoing up: AEP Ohio residential customers hit with $10-a-month increase in electric billsMarch 28, 2024 | DTI (Ad)the most reliable asset on earth is making a comebackGlobal tensions have been pushing the price of gold to all time highs… Just recently, gold peaked at a record $2,000 (and is now closer to $2,200). And there’s something else critical at play right now in the world’s largest asset. Because of these critical factors, a lot of massive investment institutions are now pumping more money into gold. And as we speak, some are even calling for a massive rally in the precious metal.March 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Electric Power: High Yielding Critical Infrastructure On SaleMarch 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP's Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 in Michigan To Start Refueling OutageMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Equities Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP)March 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Comments on American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s Q1 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:AEP)March 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP Jun 2024 40.000 putMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.March 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.: New management and fast growing dividendMarch 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Electric Power: Buy This Dividend Stock On SaleMarch 18, 2024 | 247wallst.com5 Big Dividend Paying Utility Stocks To Buy Right NowMarch 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 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.: AEP's Challenging Regulatory Environment and Management Turnover Cloud OutlookMarch 10, 2024 | news.yahoo.comHundreds of AEP customers lose power across SW and Central VirginiaMarch 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.See 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 Payable3/08/2024Today3/28/2024Next 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+2.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.25 Trailing P/E Ratio19.95 Forward P/E Ratio15.31 P/E Growth2.93Net 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$18.98 billion Price / Sales2.35 Cash Flow$11.49 per share Price / Cash Flow7.38 Book Value$48.06 per share Price / Book1.76Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares526,590,000Free Float525,958,000Market Cap$44.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.51 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Benjamin Gwynn Stonestreet Fowke III (Age 66)Interim President, Interim CEO & Director Comp: $153.13kMr. Charles E. Zebula (Age 63)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $953.29kMr. David M. Feinberg (Age 54)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.12MMr. Christian T. Beam (Age 55)Executive Vice President of Energy Services Comp: $976.4kMs. Peggy I. Simmons (Age 46)Executive Vice President of Utilities Comp: $892.98kMs. Kate Sturgess (Age 38)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 More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDominion EnergyNYSE:DEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXVistraNYSE:VSTDTE EnergyNYSE:DTEEntergyNYSE:ETRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 2,162,851 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.411%HighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 18,288 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.003%Quadrature Capital LtdBought 6,889 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.001%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 12,873 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.115%Grayhawk Investment Strategies Inc.Bought 10,790 shares on 3/21/2024Ownership: 0.002%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 Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:19 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc.: American Electric Power Company, Inc. operates through various segments, including Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing, providing diversified revenue streams. The company generates electricity using a mix of energy sources, including renewable sources like solar and wind, positioning itself well in the transition towards cleaner energy. American Electric Power Company, Inc. supplies and markets electric power at wholesale, expanding its market reach and revenue potential. Recent developments in the energy sector have increased demand for renewable energy sources, benefiting companies like American Electric Power Company, Inc. Current stock price trends indicate a positive outlook for the company, potentially offering investors a good entry point. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: The traditional reliance on coal and other non-renewable energy sources may pose risks as environmental regulations become stricter, impacting the company's operations and profitability. Volatility in energy markets can affect the company's financial performance, leading to uncertainties for investors. Competition in the energy sector is intense, with other companies also investing in renewable energy sources, potentially affecting American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s market share. Regulatory changes in the energy industry could impact the company's operations and financial results, creating additional risks for investors. Market conditions and economic factors can influence the demand for electricity, affecting the company's revenue and profitability. AEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Electric Power stock right now? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for American Electric Power's stock. Their AEP share price targets range from $73.00 to $100.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $87.08 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.7% 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 4.4% and is now trading at $84.80. 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 March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,700,000 shares, an increase of 17.6% from the February 29th total of 9,950,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,970,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.9 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) issued 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 firm earned $4.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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%. American Electric Power's revenue was down 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.05 earnings per share. 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 declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 19th. Investors 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 4.27%. 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 59.46% 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 issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 5.530-5.730 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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 a variety of 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 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Gold Safe ExchangeGrab Your Free Bitcoin Today!Crypto Swap ProfitsTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsVertical Research AdvisoryBREAKING: New AI Breakthrough Could Change Healthcare ForeverBehind the MarketsSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceBuy 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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