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American Electric Power Company, Inc.

AEPNASDAQUtilitiesUtilities - Regulated Electric

$127.14Today:- (-)1Y +5.75%

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, 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 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 13 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$139.20
+9.49% 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)

James Thalacker
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$139.00
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
BuyReiterates
$135.00 → $128.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$148.00
Shelby Tucker
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$149.00
Jewel Saha
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Tanvi Sarawagi
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Carly Davenport
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$147.00 → $150.00
Richard Sunderland
Truist
BuyMaintains
$146.00 → $139.00
Ryan Levine
Citi
HoldMaintains
$148.00 → $142.00
Michael Lonegan
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$136.00 → $129.00
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$141.00 → $135.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Ross Fowler
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$133.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$148.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Sep 21, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AEP?

The analyst consensus rating for AEP is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AEP?

The average 12-month price target for AEP is $139.20, representing an upside of 9.5% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $127.14.

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.