AEPUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 23 Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $141 — +14.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Electric Power Co., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (82): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (27): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AEP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $135 → $128 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $139 → $135 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $146 → $139 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $148 → $142 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $138 → $129 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $141 → $135 |
| 31 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $141 → $139 |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $136 → $139 |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $145 → $146 |
| 16 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Neutral | $147 |
| 16 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AEP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Oct 2026, American Electric Power Co., Inc. returned +8.3% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. has a market value of $66.9B and an enterprise value of $120.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $22.8B. The latest quarter grew 7.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $3.3B, a 14.3% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$2.4B, after $10.0B of capital spending.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. spent $2.0B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.3×; forward P/E: 17.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.09%, paying out 66% of earnings.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. employs 17,581 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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A 24/7 Wall Street article discusses five monthly dividend stocks, noting that some companies have cash flows supported by rent, regulated utility bills, and trash pickup fees under contracts.
Why it matters — The excerpt references regulated utility bills, a business model relevant to AEP watchers, but does not identify AEP as one of the stocks discussed.
24/7 Wall Street reports that AEP is borrowing heavily and selling stock to finance a $78 billion buildout for data center demand, while the pace of its dividend increases is slowing.
Why it matters — AEP watchers may weigh the scale and financing of the buildout alongside the slowing dividend-raise pace.
Kentucky Power, an American Electric Power subsidiary, has finalized an amended agreement with TeraWulf Inc. that would double its contracted electric demand while providing $100 million in customer benefits and long-term gains for communities in eastern Kentucky. The deal was announced Oct. 5, 2026.
Why it matters — For AEP watchers, the expanded demand agreement signals stronger utilization of Kentucky Power's electric capacity while delivering tangible customer and community benefits, which could support the subsidiary's growth outlook.
A report highlights how data-center demand is reshaping utility investment, noting that four regulated electric companies have secured contracts that could support their dividend growth for the next decade. The article frames these agreements as a significant growth driver for income-oriented utility portfolios.
Why it matters — As a regulated electric utility, AEP could be among the companies benefiting from the data-center-driven demand and long-term contract growth described in the report.
Kevin Mahn, citing ongoing bullishness for the long term amid $100 oil and an upcoming Federal Reserve decision, discusses his portfolio strategy and names seven stocks he continues to own. The article focuses on his broader stock picks rather than on any specific company.
Why it matters — AEP watchers may note whether American Electric Power is among the seven stocks highlighted or how the commentary on the energy sector and Fed policy could affect utility stocks.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $141, with estimates ranging from $128 to $173. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Electric Power Co., Inc. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Oct 2026, American Electric Power Co., Inc. ranks 43 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (82 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +14.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Electric Power Co., Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AEP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $128 to $173 over the next 12 months.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. returned +8.3% over the 12 months to 9 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a major electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple U.S.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 8 Oct 2026): "5 Monthly Dividend Stocks That Could Turn Your Portfolio Into a Second Paycheck". A 24/7 Wall Street article discusses five monthly dividend stocks, noting that some companies have cash flows supported by rent, regulated utility bills, and trash pickup fees under contracts.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a major electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple U.S. states. The company operates a broad regulated infrastructure network that includes power generation assets, high-voltage transmission lines, and local distribution systems, supporting reliable energy delivery across large service territories. American Electric Power Company, Inc. also provides wholesale power and grid-related services, while its business segments cover vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution operations, and competitive retail energy supply. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company plays an important role in the U.S. utility market by serving millions of customers and maintaining a large-scale electric grid that underpins everyday power demand.
CEO Mr. William J. Fehrman · 17,581 employees · United States · https://www.aep.com
