American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) Stock Price & Analysis
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) rose 0.78% to USD 127.76 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
AEP last closed at USD 126.77; the session ranged USD 126.08–128.38 on volume of 5,413,478 shares. Market capitalization is $69.51B, with a 52-week range of USD 100.72–139.44 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 127.76 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.78% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 126.77 |
| Open | USD 126.62 |
| Day Range | USD 126.08 – 128.38 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 100.72 – 139.44 |
| Volume | 5,413,478 shares |
| Market Cap | $69.51B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (AEP)
Nexqual's technical model rates AEP "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.66 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 131.58) |
| MACD | -1.2 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AEP)
Wall Street analysts rate AEP "Buy" based on 21 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 144.33 (range USD 129–173), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 21 |
| Mean Target | USD 144.33 |
| High Target | USD 173 |
| Low Target | USD 129 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 10 / 0 |
Earnings (AEP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.5 |
| Revenue Estimate | $5.55B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.64 vs est 1.57 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.19 vs est 1.15 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.8 vs est 1.81 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.43 vs est 1.27 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AEP)
| Total Revenue | $22.43B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +10.20% |
| Gross Margin | +47.24% |
| Operating Margin | +23.74% |
| Profit Margin | +16.29% |
| ROE | +12.58% |
| Debt / Equity | 157.1 |
| Current Ratio | 0.53 |
| Total Cash | $516.00M |
| Total Debt | $51.81B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-6.95B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AEP)
Nexqual rates American Electric Power Co Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 47%, operating 24% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $516M cash vs $51.8B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$6.95B, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 3.2% |
Ownership (AEP)
| Insider Ownership | +0.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.25% |
| Shares Outstanding | 544.11M |
| Float | 543.29M |
| Short % of Float | +5.26% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
Leadership (AEP)
American Electric Power Co Inc is led by William J. Fehrman (age 65), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | William J. Fehrman (age 65) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Trevor Ian Mihalik (age 58) |
| President of Nuclear Development | Alicia R. Knapp (age 46) |
| President of AEP Transmission | Douglas A. Cannon (age 49) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Darcy Reese |
Major Backers & Investors (AEP)
Notable institutional backers of American Electric Power Co Inc include GQG Partners LLC, Morgan Stanley, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| GQG Partners LLC | 3.03% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.92% |
| Wellington Management | 2.65% |
| Invesco | 2.33% |
| Barclays Plc | 2.09% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 1.83% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 18.41% |
| BlackRock | 11.04% |
| State Street | 7.4% |
| Geode Capital | 2.87% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC.
From American Electric Power Co Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-12)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- COMPETITION The Vertically Integrated Utilities primarily generate, transmit and distribute electricity to their retail customers in their service territories.  These sales are made at rates approved by the state utility commissions of the states in which they operate, and in some instances, approved by the FERC, and are not subject to competition from other vertically integrated public utilities.
Partnerships
- The partnership was structured pursuant to a contribution agreement between AEPTCo, along with Midwest Transmission Holdings, and Olympus BidCo L.P. ("the Investor"), a special purpose entity controlled by (a) investment funds managed by or affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO | Southern Company (The) | USD 92.95 | ▲ 0.38% |
| D | Dominion Energy, Inc. | USD 66.25 | ▼ 0.97% |
| DUK | Duke Energy Corporation (Holdin | USD 123.82 | ▼ 0.32% |
| EXC | Exelon Corporation | USD 45.33 | ▼ 0.92% |
| ED | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | USD 106.4 | ▲ 0.13% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.