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American Electric Power (AEP)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Electric · NASDAQ

S&P 500Nasdaq-100
American Electric Power (AEP) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Electric industry. It has a market capitalization of $68.90B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.7 and a free-cash-flow yield of -7.5%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 10.9%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 4.4/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Middle · +2.1% over 12 months ex. last
Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-10.0%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$68.90B
Trailing P/E19.7
Price / book2.1
Price / sales2.9
FCF yield-7.5%
Dividend yield3.1%
Gross margin61.2%
Operating margin23.8%
Net margin14.2%
Revenue growth (YoY)+10.9%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+3.7%
EPS growth (YoY)+6.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta0.5
ExchangeNASDAQ
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities Regulated Electric

AEP earnings

Next report: Feb 11, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.33). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Oct 28, 2026 $2.23 $2.04 +9.3% $6.83B
Q2 2026 Jul 30, 2026 $1.36 $1.48 -8.1% $5.45B
Q1 2026 May 5, 2026 $1.64 $1.57 +4.5% $6.02B
Q4 2025 Feb 12, 2026 $1.19 $1.15 +3.5% $5.32B

AEP analyst price target

Median target $142.50 from 23 analysts, ranging $126.00 – $173.00.

Utilities Regulated Electric peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
NEE NextEra Energy $182.36B 21.6
SO Southern $107.51B 18.7
DUK Duke Energy $99.63B 18.6
NGG National Grid $83.60B —
D Dominion Energy $60.34B 18.5
ETR Entergy $52.82B 25.2
XEL Xcel Energy $51.14B 18.4
EXC Exelon $47.21B 16.3
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Recent Congressional trades

American Electric Power trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 5, 2026
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jun 12, 2026
David J. Taylor House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Mar 6, 2026
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Feb 2, 2026
David J. Taylor House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 18, 2025
Rick Larsen House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 16, 2025
David J. Taylor House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 7, 2025
George Whitesides House Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Apr 23, 2025
David J. Taylor House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Apr 3, 2025
Virginia Foxx House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jan 6, 2025
John James House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 6, 2024
John James House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 2, 2024

AEP FAQ

Is AEP a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates American Electric Power Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is AEP's P/E ratio?
American Electric Power trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.7.
When does AEP report earnings?
American Electric Power's next scheduled report is on Feb 11, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.33.
What is the AEP price target?
The median analyst price target from 23 analysts is $142.50, with a range of $126.00 – $173.00.
Is AEP Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads American Electric Power as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does AEP pay a dividend?
Yes — American Electric Power's dividend yield is 3.1%.