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American Electric Power Company, Inc.
$130.30-- (--)
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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for American Electric Power Company, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 16 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 16 unique analysts
(20 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$140.94
8.17% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest AEP Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Richard Sunderland
Truist
BuyReiterates
$148.00 $145.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$144.00 $148.00
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$136.00 $129.00
Shelby Tucker
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$141.00 $148.00
Anthropic Regulated Electric
TipRanks - Anthropic
HoldReiterates
$146.00 $139.00
James Weston
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$143.00 $144.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
HoldMaintains
$131.00 $140.00
Michael Lonegan
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$135.00 $136.00
Ryan Levine
Citi
HoldReiterates
$132.00 $148.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
HoldMaintains
$131.00 $140.00
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$130.00 $141.00
Ryan Levine
Citi
HoldInitiates Coverage
$132.00 $148.00
Carly Davenport
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$142.00 $147.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$138.00 $141.00
Richard Sunderland
Truist
Strong BuyInitiates
$148.00
Ross Fowler
BofA Securities
HoldMaintains
$122.00 $133.00
Stephen Byrd
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$137.00 $136.00
Angie Storozynski
Seaport Global
Strong BuyUpgrades
$145.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$128.00 $135.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$136.00 $141.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AEP?

The analyst consensus rating for AEP is "Buy" based on 16 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for AEP?

The average 12-month price target for AEP is $140.94, representing an upside of 8.2% from the current price of $130.30.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.