AEP Company Profile and Key Details
NASDAQ : AEP
American Electric Power
$118.35
0.78+0.66%
At Close 4:00 PM65.6
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Stock Price Today
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) stock surged +0.66%, trading at $118.35 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $117.57. The stock opened at $117.53, fluctuating between $116.70 and $118.50 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
117.57
Prev. Close
64.43B
Market Cap
116.695
Day Low
19.53
P/E Ratio
6.06
EPS (TTM)
-4.74
Cash Flow per Share
117.53
Open
544.4M
Number of Shares
118.5
Day High
99.8%
Free Float in %
47.98
Book Value
4.06M
Volume
Relevant Articles
SEC Fillings
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 117.53 | 118.50 | 116.71 | 118.35 | 4.06M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 118.40 | 118.71 | 117.30 | 117.57 | 3.41M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 119.88 | 119.88 | 117.95 | 118.40 | 5.21M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 119.80 | 120.75 | 119.16 | 120.03 | 6.48M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 120.61 | 121.12 | 119.71 | 120.00 | 7.99M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 121.25 | 121.71 | 120.43 | 121.62 | 4.77M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 120.86 | 121.72 | 120.07 | 120.69 | 3.95M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 122.68 | 122.78 | 120.41 | 120.61 | 3.16M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 123.62 | 123.81 | 121.74 | 122.23 | 3.12M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 124.50 | 125.00 | 122.92 | 123.33 | 2.19M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 125.05 | 125.74 | 123.34 | 123.47 | 3.24M |
| Sep 09, 2026 | 125.45 | 126.17 | 123.92 | 124.67 | 3.44M |
| Sep 08, 2026 | 124.47 | 126.34 | 124.12 | 125.42 | 3.95M |
| Sep 04, 2026 | 124.18 | 125.50 | 124.00 | 124.50 | 3.11M |
| Sep 03, 2026 | 123.75 | 125.32 | 123.65 | 124.71 | 2.19M |
| Sep 02, 2026 | 122.75 | 123.93 | 121.50 | 123.57 | 2.82M |
| Sep 01, 2026 | 122.83 | 123.58 | 122.14 | 122.96 | 2.77M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 122.31 | 122.69 | 121.50 | 122.43 | 4M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 123.38 | 123.85 | 121.88 | 122.31 | 2.61M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 122.24 | 123.02 | 121.64 | 122.71 | 2.69M |
Contact Details
About Company
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. Serving both retail and wholesale clients across the United States, AEP organizes its extensive operations into several key segments: Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing. The firm produces its electrical power from a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, lignite, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, and wind power, alongside other emerging technologies. Beyond direct consumer sales, AEP also functions as a major wholesale electricity supplier, providing power to other utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and various other participants within the energy market. Incorporated in 1906, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Columbus, Ohio.
Company Information
| Employees | 17581 |
| Beta | 0.5 |
| Sales or Revenue | $18.98B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.113% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Industry | Regulated Electric |
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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) closed at $118.35 USD, gaining $0.78 (0.66%) from the previous close of $117.57. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $108.15 and $140.58. With a market capitalization of about $64.43 billion, American Electric Power Company, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.50). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 4.14 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, American Electric Power Company, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector and the Regulated Electric industry. Led by CEO William J. Fehrman, the company employs approximately 17,581 people and listed since January 02, 1962. 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.
Technical Performance
AEP has shown mixed momentum, gaining 2.27% over the past week and 1.44% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 3.39%. Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 5.49%, SMA50 10.12%, SMA200 16.64%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 74.06 (overbought), while the ATR of 2.49 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -0.56% below its high and over 35.54% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 5.00 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 4.04 million, indicating heightened recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
American Electric Power Company, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 20.26, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.85 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.0 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 7.16, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
American Electric Power Company, Inc. last paid a dividend of 3.8 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.69%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$117.16. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
American Electric Power Company, Inc. generated EPS of $6.66 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 8.53%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 7.99% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.36. The next quarter is forecast at $1.56. Next year's EPS is expected at $6.08. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 16 Strong Buy ratings, 9 Buy ratings, 25 Hold ratings, 2 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $153.00 to $114.00. The high target offers 29.28% upside. The low target suggests -3.68% downside. The mean target is $135.08. This offers 14.14% upside. American Electric Power Company, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended July 30, 2026, missed forecasts by -8.11%. The prior quarter beat by 4.46%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 10.0% in May 06, 2025.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has 544.40 million shares outstanding. The public float is 543.51 million shares, elevated short interest at 4.47% of float. This equals 24.34 million shares. The short ratio is 6.61 days. Institutional investors hold 84.14% of the float. Insiders own 0.02%. Akins Nicholas K holds 125.52 thousand shares, TIERNEY BRIAN X has 45.16 thousand shares and Ulrich Phillip R. has 42.26 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 2.00 thousand shares across 1 transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) stock price?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEP) stock price is $118.35 in the last trading session. During the trading session, AEP stock reached the peak price of $118.50 while $116.70 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in AEP stock occurred in the recent session was 0.66% while the dollar amount for the price change in AEP stock was $0.78.
AEP's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed AEP is part of Regulated Electric industry that operates in the broader Utilities sector. American Electric Power Company, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of AEP?
Darcy Reese
Vice President of Investor Relations
Gina E. Mazzei-Smith
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Joseph M. Buonaiuto
Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Melissa McHenry
Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Mr. Phillip Ulrich
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Ms. Julia A. Sloat
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Cynthia G. Wiseman
Interim Pres & Chief Operating Officer Kentucky Power
Mr. Nicholas K. Akins
Executive Chair
Ms. Ann P. Kelly
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. David M. Feinberg
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Charles E. Zebula
Executive Vice President of Portfolio Optimization
Mr. Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President of Generation
Ms. Therace M. Risch
Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Technology Officer
Vice President of Investor Relations
Gina E. Mazzei-Smith
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Joseph M. Buonaiuto
Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Melissa McHenry
Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Mr. Phillip Ulrich
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Ms. Julia A. Sloat
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Cynthia G. Wiseman
Interim Pres & Chief Operating Officer Kentucky Power
Mr. Nicholas K. Akins
Executive Chair
Ms. Ann P. Kelly
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. David M. Feinberg
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Charles E. Zebula
Executive Vice President of Portfolio Optimization
Mr. Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President of Generation
Ms. Therace M. Risch
Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Technology Officer
How AEP did perform over past 52-week?
AEP's closing price is 9.43% higher than its 52-week low of $108.15 where as its distance from 52-week high of $140.58 is -15.81%.
How many employees does AEP have?
Number of AEP employees currently stands at 17,581.
Link for AEP official website?
Official Website of AEP is: https://www.aep.com
How do I contact AEP?
AEP could be contacted at phone 614 716 1000 and can also be accessed through its website. AEP operates from 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215-2373, United States.
How many shares of AEP are traded daily?
AEP stock volume for the day was 4.06M shares. The average number of AEP shares traded daily for last 3 months was 4.14M.
What is the market cap of AEP currently?
The market value of AEP currently stands at $64.43B with its latest stock price at $118.35 and 544.4M of its shares outstanding.
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