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AEP Stock Forecast: American Electric Power Co., Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$128
+0.37% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $145 — +13.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$69.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
51 / 100
Median analyst target
$145
Analysts covering
24
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.9%
1M
−7.4%
YTD
+13.0%
1Y
+16.6%
From 52W high
−7.5%
From 52W low
+23.4%
$104
$139
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AEP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
51 / 100

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
Volatility
83
Revisions
78
Quality
76
Value
53
Accruals
38
Issuance
29
Growth
27
Size
4

Momentum (84): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own American Electric Power Co., Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

AEP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AEP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AEPHigh $173Median $145Low $133

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says24 analysts
13 Buy11 Hold0 Sell
Low $133Median $145High $173

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$138 → $129
31 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral$141 → $135
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$141 → $139
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
22 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$136 → $139
22 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
17 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$145 → $146
17 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeNeutral$147
16 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeNeutral—
13 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
13 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$136 → $138
18 June 2026Ladenburg ThalmannMaintainsBuy—
29 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
15 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
6 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
6 May 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Perform—
6 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

AEP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (AEP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
22.2×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.7×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.0%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−41.8%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Gross margin
62.4%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.3%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
13.8%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.1%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.0%

Higher than 64% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AEP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AEPAmerican Electric Power Co., Inc.$69.9B
51
DDominion Energy, Inc.$59.1B
38
DUKDuke Energy Corp.$97.5B
53
XELXcel Energy, Inc.$48.8B
21
ETREntergy Corp.$48.1B
34
PCGPG&E Corp.$46.6B
35
EXCExelon Corp.$46.3B
48
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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.

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News

Latest AEP news & analysis

AEP Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Load Growth Strategy

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026positive

During its Q2 earnings call, American Electric Power highlighted rising demand, detailed a $78 billion capital plan, and outlined new generation capacity as part of its long-term infrastructure growth strategy.

Why it matters — AEP watchers would care because the company's capital plan and load growth strategy signal its direction for major infrastructure investment and meeting rising electricity demand.

American Electric Power: No Signs Of Slowing Yet After Q2 Earnings

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reiterated its buy rating on American Electric Power following Q2 earnings, noting the company raised its 2026 EPS guidance to $6.25–$6.55 and expanded contracted load to 69 GW.

Why it matters — AEP watchers would care because the article highlights the company's continued growth momentum driven by surging AI-related power demand and an upgraded earnings outlook.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — An earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with detailed commentary from AEP's management on the company's quarterly financial results and outlook.

American Electric's Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026negative

American Electric Power reported second-quarter earnings that missed analysts' estimates, with tax timing and a prior transaction weighing on results, though revenue grew 7% year over year and the company raised its 2026 guidance.

Why it matters — For AEP watchers, the earnings miss highlights headwinds from tax and transactional issues even as revenue growth and an improved 2026 outlook suggest longer-term momentum.

American Electric Power Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 30 July 2026positive

American Electric Power raised its 2026 operating earnings guidance after reporting second-quarter operating earnings of $1.36 per share, or $742 million, citing rising contracted large-load demand, regulatory progress and an expanding pipeline of generation and transmission investments.

Why it matters — The raised guidance and strong quarterly results signal improving growth prospects tied to increasing demand, regulatory advancements, and a growing investment pipeline.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AEP stock

What is the AEP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $145, with estimates ranging from $133 to $173. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AEP stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering American Electric Power Co., Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Electric Power Co., Inc. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AEP?

As at 1 Aug 2026, American Electric Power Co., Inc. ranks 51 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).

Will AEP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +13.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Electric Power Co., Inc. 51 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AEP stock forecast for 2030?

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: $133 to $173 over the next 12 months.

How has AEP stock performed over the past year?

American Electric Power Co., Inc. returned +16.6% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does American Electric Power Co., Inc. do?

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a U.S.-based electric utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across multiple states.

What is the latest news on AEP?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 31 July 2026): "AEP Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Load Growth Strategy". During its Q2 earnings call, American Electric Power highlighted rising demand, detailed a $78 billion capital plan, and outlined new generation capacity as part of its long-term infrastructure growth strategy.

Company

About American Electric Power Co., Inc.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a U.S.-based electric utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across multiple states. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power generation assets and manages an extensive high-voltage transmission network, positioning it as a key player in maintaining grid reliability and supporting regional power markets. American Electric Power Company, Inc. serves regulated utility territories through local operating companies such as AEP Ohio and AEP Texas, providing essential services like energy delivery, billing, outage response, and customer support. Its operations span urban, suburban, and rural areas, supplying power to households, businesses, manufacturers, and public infrastructure. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and founded in 1906, the company plays a central role in the U.S. electric power sector by linking generation resources with end users through its transmission and distribution systems, and by coordinating with regional grid operators and other utilities to support the stability and efficiency of the broader energy ecosystem.

CEO Mr. William J. Fehrman · 17,581 employees · United States · https://www.aep.com