AEP
American Electric Power Co Inc
NASDAQ: AEP · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
$128.20
-1.61% today
Updated 2026-10-28
Market cap
$67.90B
P/E ratio
21.62
P/S ratio
2.98x
EPS (TTM)
$5.77
Dividend yield
2.97%
52W range
$110 – $140
Volume
3.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
56
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C3.5
Quality
D6.0
Profitability
B5.0
Valuation
C+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$133.00
+3.74%
12-Month target
$128.11
-0.07%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
3 Strong Buy10 Buy10 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
Insufficient data
Risks
- Altman Z 0.69 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-969.00M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.31B | $19.38B | $19.92B | $21.78B | $22.79B | $23.4B |
| Net income | $2.31B | $2.21B | $2.97B | $3.58B | $713.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $5.77 | $6.41 |
| Free cash flow | $-1.48B | $-2.49B | $-966.30M | $6.81B | $-969.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 11.95% | 11.39% | 14.90% | 16.43% | 13.80% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | FERNEAU, KELLY J | F | 362 | $119.75 |
| 2026-10-01 | BERNTSEN, ROBERT | F | 1,425 | $119.75 |
| 2026-09-30 | VON, THAER LEWIS | Buy | — | $118.64 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
American Electric Power Co Inc trades at $128.20. representing a P/E of 21.62x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.69, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $22.79B. with profit margins at 13.80%.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Electric Power Co Inc's stock price?
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) trades at $128.20, on a P/E of 21.6x and a P/S of 3.0x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is American Electric Power Co Inc overvalued?
American Electric Power Co Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 56/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $133.00, about 3.7% above the current $128.20. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of AEP by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $650.13, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is American Electric Power Co Inc's revenue?
American Electric Power Co Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $22.79B, and our model projects it reaching about $29.45B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
American Electric Power Co Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.69, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.98x
ROE9.77%
Beta0.47
50D MA$122.66
200D MA$127.47
Shares out0.54B
Float0.54B
Short ratio—
Avg volume3.7M
Performance
1 week-1.87%
1 month+7.46%
3 months+0.33%
YTD+11.18%
1 year+4.99%
3 years—
5 years—