AEPUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $143 — +10.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 4 Nov 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
Momentum (84): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Issuance (28): 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 +10.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $120 → $132 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $148 → $149 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | HSBC | Initiates | Buy | $146 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $148 → $146 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $128 → $130 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Oct 2026 | BTIG | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 20 Oct 2026 | BTIG | Upgrade | Buy | $147 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $139 → $135 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 19 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $140 → $135 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | $133 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $129 → $120 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 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 | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, American Electric Power Co., Inc. returned +10.7% against +14.8% 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.
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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 $71.0B and an enterprise value of $126.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $22.8B. The latest quarter grew 13.7% 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: 21.2×; forward P/E: 18.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.99%, paying out 62% of earnings.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. employs 17,581 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.
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Barron’s reports that newly elected governors in states including Texas are promising to pause data center development, amid a backlash that the headline says is affecting energy stocks.
Why it matters — AEP watchers may follow policy debates over data center development because the excerpt connects that issue with energy stocks.
AEP created AEP Infrastructure, a new business unit focused on investing in, building and operating energy infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand. Greg Hall will lead the unit as president and report to CEO Bill Fehrman.
Why it matters — The new unit establishes a dedicated organization for AEP's energy infrastructure investments and operations as electricity demand grows.
Barron's reports that polls have found Americans believe data centers raise household energy costs and harm the environment. Its headline identifies seven stocks as potentially at risk, though the excerpt does not name them.
Why it matters — AEP watchers may note public concern about data centers' energy costs and environmental impact, but the excerpt does not specify AEP's inclusion among the seven stocks.
The article highlights 14 dividend-growth companies expected to announce annual increases in the first half of November. Emerson is projected to extend its streak to 70 years with a 6.3–8.1% increase; several other companies are expected to announce increases above 10%.
Why it matters — The item concerns dividend trends among long-term payers, which may interest AEP watchers, but it gives no specific update on AEP.
Seeking Alpha highlights AEP’s $100 billion investment plan to meet rising data center demand, particularly in Texas and Ohio, and its expectation of 10% annual EPS growth through 2031. The excerpt also notes execution risks, including project delays and financing needs.
Why it matters — AEP watchers may weigh the company’s growth plans against the debt, equity financing, and execution challenges described.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $143, with estimates ranging from $126 to $173. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc., 16 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Electric Power Co., Inc. 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, American Electric Power Co., Inc. ranks 41 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 Momentum (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +10.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Electric Power Co., Inc. 41 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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: $126 to $173 over the next 12 months.
American Electric Power Co., Inc. returned +10.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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 (Barrons, 4 Nov 2026): "AI Data Center Backlash Is Real. The Blue Wave Takes Out Energy Stocks.". Barron’s reports that newly elected governors in states including Texas are promising to pause data center development, amid a backlash that the headline says is affecting energy stocks.
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
