NASDAQ: AEP
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
Utilities · Regulated Electric
After hours: $128.30(-0.02%) · as of 7:48 PM ET
Market Cap
$69.86B
52w High
$140.58
52w Low
$105.70
P/E
22.49
Volume
4.88M
Outstanding Shares
544.40M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 11.58% over the last year. Revenue grew 7.66% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 25.69% to 28.36%. Free cash flow grew 317.99% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 28.36%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 7.66% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates as a prominent electric utility holding company, with its core business encompassing the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
22
Buy
14
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Oct 29, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $1.98 · Revenue est $6.55B
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Dividends
$3.80/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 22yrEx-div Aug 10, 2026 · in 7dAdequateAEP pays a dividend with a 2.96% declared yield, 22 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.12% annually, covered 3.4× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
2.96%
Annual Div / Share
$3.80
5yr CAGR
+5.12%
Doubles every ~13.9yr
Payout Ratio
65.15%
Adequate
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.6%
5yr CAGR
+5.12%
10yr CAGR
+5.43%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$30/yr $2/mo | $38/yr+28% $3/mo | $49/yr+65% $4/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.96% → 4.88% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
AEP has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.4× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.12% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.