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(From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free AEP Stock Alerts $81.24 +1.73 (+2.18%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$79.85▼$81.4450-Day Range$75.94▼$86.1052-Week Range$69.38▼$94.73Volume2.29 million shsAverage Volume3.78 million shsMarket Capitalization$42.78 billionP/E Ratio19.12Dividend Yield4.33%Price Target$87.15 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$86.08 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.78% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.43Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.75Based on 15 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.4.29 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector29th out of 96 stocksUtilities - Regulated Electric Industry2nd out of 4 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Electric Power has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.36, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Electric Power has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.78% 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 decreased by 20.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmerican Electric Power is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.29%, 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Electric Power has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 0.40 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for American Electric Power this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 30 people have searched for AEP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 23 people have added American Electric Power to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -12% 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 19.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.89.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Electric Power is 19.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 79.26.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmerican Electric Power has a PEG Ratio of 2.86. 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 1.69. 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 HeadlinesApril 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comHow to Invest in Energy (AEP)Energy keeps the world moving, from oil to gas to solar to wind. Learn about the types of energy investments, where to find them and which may be best for you.April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHow to Make Climate Progress: Tie it to CEO PayApril 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Bitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS InsteadRecently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. 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But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…April 12, 2024 | 247wallst.comAmerican Electric Power Company IncApril 11, 2024 | msn.comAEP Ohio predicts power demands to double around Columbus, driven by data center needsApril 9, 2024 | msn.comStolen equipment causes around 4,500 to lose power, AEP Ohio saysApril 4, 2024 | prnewswire.comAEP Named Leader on New JUST Jobs ScorecardApril 3, 2024 | msn.comCustomers may see $10 bump in monthly power bill as Appalachian Power seeks rate increaseApril 3, 2024 | msn.comAEP working to restore power lines before Tuesday night stormsApril 2, 2024 | msn.com140K without power in parts of West Virginia, Ohio and KentuckyApril 2, 2024 | msn.comNearly 160K without power in parts of West Virginia, Ohio and KentuckyApril 2, 2024 | msn.comSevere rain, wind expected to hit Northeast Ohio: Weather alerts, closures, power outagesApril 2, 2024 | msn.comMore than 16,000 people without power in Fayette CountyApril 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP’s Data Revolution: Partnering with Lucasys to Prepare for the Next Leap in Tax TechnologyMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comAnother bill increase is coming for AEP Ohio customers. How did prices get here?March 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 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 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAEP Jun 2024 40.000 putMarch 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc.: New management and fast growing dividendSee 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 Payable3/08/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/30/2024Fiscal 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$86.08 High Stock Price Target$98.00 Low Stock Price Target$73.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.25 Trailing P/E Ratio19.04 Forward P/E Ratio14.61 P/E Growth2.86Net 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 / Sales2.24 Cash Flow$11.24 per share Price / Cash Flow7.20 Book Value$48.06 per share Price / Book1.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares526,590,000Free Float525,958,000Market Cap$42.61 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.51 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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:EIXEntergyNYSE:ETRDTE EnergyNYSE:DTEFirstEnergyNYSE:FEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRomano Brothers AND CompanyBought 985 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.009%Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLCSold 658 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.008%Jeppson Wealth Management LLCBought 142 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.007%Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.Sold 4,181 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.003%Symphony Financial Ltd. Co.Sold 488 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy American Electric Power Stock? AEP Pros and Cons Explained 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 regulatory changes and consumer preferences towards sustainable energy. American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s stable and essential service as an electric utility company ensures consistent demand for its services, even during economic downturns. Recent stock price performance has shown steady growth, indicating positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. The company's strategic investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure enhance operational efficiency and reliability, supporting long-term growth. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in American Electric Power Company, Inc. for these reasons: Regulatory uncertainties in the energy sector could impact the company's operations and profitability, leading to potential risks for investors. Fluctuations in commodity prices, such as natural gas and coal, may affect the company's cost structure and financial performance. Competition from other energy providers and emerging technologies could challenge American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s market position and growth prospects. Environmental concerns and regulations related to traditional energy sources like coal could increase operational costs and limit future expansion opportunities. Economic downturns or changes in consumer behavior could impact electricity demand, affecting the company's revenue and earnings. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these American Electric Power pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell American Electric Power stock right now? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Electric Power in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 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? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for American Electric Power's shares. Their AEP share price targets range from $73.00 to $98.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $86.08 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 2024. Since then, AEP shares have increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $81.24. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting American Electric Power? American Electric Power saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,350,000 shares, a drop of 20.1% from the March 15th total of 11,700,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,910,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 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 Tuesday, April 30th 2024. View our AEP earnings forecast. How can I listen to American Electric Power's earnings call? American Electric Power will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were American Electric Power's earnings last quarter? American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $1.23 EPS 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 analyst estimates of $5.12 billion. American Electric Power had a net margin of 11.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.04%. American Electric Power's revenue was down 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $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 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.33%. 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 4.29%. 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 ProShares Ultra Utilities (UPW). 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 earnings per share 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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.09%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%), Nexus Investment Management ULC (0.07%), Matrix Asset Advisors Inc. NY (0.04%), Viking Fund Management LLC (0.03%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%). 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 4/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners[Urgent!] Generational Wealth GameplanCrypto 101 MediaDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsTop 5 AI Stocks to Buy for 2024Market Moving TrendsOptions trading has suddenly become more reliable.Eagle PublishingTop 5 Tech Stocks to Buy for 2024Daily Market AlertsThe #1 Crypto for 2024InvestorPlaceThe Greatest Bull Market in Crypto History…Weiss Ratings[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. 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