Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for AEP?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for AEP is "Buy" based on 7 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for AEP?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for AEP is $125.29, representing a downside of 3.8% from the current price of $130.24.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

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.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 22, 2026	Nicholas Campanella	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$117.00 → $121.00 +4.00 (3.4%)
Jan 20, 2026	Shahriar Pourreza	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Buy	$139.00 → $140.00 +1.00 (0.7%)
Jan 12, 2026	Ross Fowler	BofA Securities	Downgrades	Hold	$131.00 → $122.00 -9.00 (-6.9%)
Jan 8, 2026	Anthropic Regulated Electric	TipRanks - Anthropic	Reiterates	Buy	$125.00
Dec 18, 2025	Christopher Ellinghaus	Siebert Williams Shank	Initiates	Buy	$137.00
Dec 17, 2025	William Appicelli	UBS	Maintains	Strong Sell	$114.00 → $107.00 -7.00 (-6.1%)
Dec 16, 2025	Nicholas Campanella	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$117.00
Dec 12, 2025	Jeremy Tonet	JP Morgan	Maintains	Hold	$121.00 → $125.00 +4.00 (3.3%)

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