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AEP

American Electric Power Co Inc

NASDAQ: AEP · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

$134.73
-0.26% today

Updated 2026-04-24

Market cap
$73.23B
P/E ratio
20.23
P/S ratio
3.35x
EPS (TTM)
$6.66
Dividend yield
2.77%
52W range
$95 – $138
Volume
3.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
3.5
Quality
D
7.0
Profitability
B+
3.3
Valuation
D
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →204 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$141.38
+4.94%
12-Month target
$128.11
-4.91%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$76.59
Margin of safety
-59.62%
2 Strong Buy9 Buy12 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Revenue growth 13.20% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 0.67 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-245.90M
- 59.62% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$19.31B$19.38B$19.92B$21.78B$21.88B$23.4B
Net income$2.31B$2.21B$2.97B$3.58B$582.00M
EPS$6.66$6.41
Free cash flow$-1.48B$-2.49B$6.66B$6.81B$-245.90M
Profit margin11.95%11.39%14.90%16.43%16.40%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-31VON, THAER LEWISBuy$131.08
2026-03-31TUCKER, SARA MARTINEZBuy$131.08
2026-03-31STODDARD, DANIEL G.Buy$131.08

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
AEP$73.23B604.07.03.33.5-59.62%Buy
NEE$198.69B677.37.55.03.0Strong Buy
CEG$113.58B434.06.52.76.0-46.25%Hold
SO$105.39B544.06.03.35.0-30.55%Buy
DUK$99.04B594.07.03.33.0-62.33%Buy
NGG$86.96B502.06.55.74.0Buy

Smart narrative

American Electric Power Co Inc trades at $134.73. representing a P/E of 20.23x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.67, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $21.88B. with profit margins at 16.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $76.59.

Frequently asked questions

What is American Electric Power Co Inc's stock price?
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) trades at $134.73.
Is American Electric Power Co Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 60/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $76.59.
What is the price target of American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)?
The analyst target price is $141.38, representing +4.9% upside from the current price of $134.73.
What is the intrinsic value of American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $76.59, a -59.6% margin of safety versus $134.73.
What is the future stock price of AEP by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates American Electric Power Co Inc could reach $650.13 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is American Electric Power Co Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $21.88B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.67 — distress.

Company info

SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio3.35x
ROE12.50%
Beta0.57
50D MA$131.89
200D MA$119.23
Shares out0.54B
Float0.54B
Short ratio
Avg volume3.4M

Performance

1 week+1.09%
1 month+3.56%
3 months+14.16%
YTD+16.84%
1 year
3 years
5 years