American Electric Power Company, Inc.
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $68.44B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.79
- Forward P/E
- 24.78
- Dividend yield
- 3.06%
- 52-week range
- $112.54$140.58
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.81M
American Electric Power Company (AEP) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $124.56 - $127.40 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $140.58 |
| 52-Week Low | $112.54 |
| Open | $125.11 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.41M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.81M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 22.79B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 3.14B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -1.47B |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.83 |
| Profit Margin | 13.78% |
| Operating Margin | 23.29% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.44% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.50 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.80 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% |
| Payout Ratio | 65.20% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 68.44B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 550.63M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.79 |
| Forward P/E | 24.78 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.00 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.06 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.17 |
| 50-Day MA | $122.67 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $127.37 |
| 1-Year Change | +5.75% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
American Electric Power Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, American Electric Power Company (AEP) has a market capitalization of $68.44B. The stock trades at 21.8× trailing earnings, 24.8× forward earnings and 3.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $3.14B on revenue of $22.79B (a 13.8% profit margin) and burned $1.47B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 9.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $375.00M in cash and securities against $50.02B of debt, a net debt position of $49.64B.
American Electric Power Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.80 per share a year, a 3.06% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 65% payout ratio and 16 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 5.8% over the past year. At $127.14 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $112.53 to $140.58, below its 200-day moving average of $127.37.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $139.20, 9.5% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Electric Power Company
What is the current stock price for AEP?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, AEP stock trades at $127.14. The 52-week range is $112.54–$140.58, with a day range of $124.56–$127.40.
What is the P/E ratio for AEP?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, American Electric Power Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.8, meaning investors pay $21.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 24.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. American Electric Power Company operates in the Utilities sector.
Does AEP pay dividends?
Yes, American Electric Power Company pays a 3.06% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($3.80 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 65.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 10, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for AEP?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for AEP is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $139.20, a 9.5% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $127.14.
What is the market cap of AEP?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, American Electric Power Company's market capitalization is $70.01B, classifying it as a large-cap company. American Electric Power Company operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.