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AEP Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
American Electric Power Company · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
AEP live signal snapshot
AEP last traded at $129.21, up 1.07% on the session, trading 8.1% below its 52-week high of $140.58 and 14.8% above its 52-week low of $112.54. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates AEP a BUY, at 73% model confidence. Short-term moving averages are mixed right now, without a clean bullish or bearish stack forming yet. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $133.81 (3.6% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, AEP reads 48.2, close to the midpoint, so momentum gives neither side an edge. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-0.30) — downward momentum is accelerating. The 50-day moving average ($124.32) sits 3.3% below the 200-day ($128.51) — a "death cross" structure that typically confirms longer-term downward pressure.
The average 12-month target from 22 Wall Street analysts is $141.57 (range $126.00–$153.00) — 9.6% upside from where AEP trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 15 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 8 Hold).
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About American Electric Power Company
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is an utilities - regulated electric company in the utilities sector, headquartered in Columbus, OH, United States. American Electric Power Company, Inc., an electric public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers in the United States. It has a market value of about $70.4 billion and roughly 17,581 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.44, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
AEP performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 12.1%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the utilities sector fund XLU (+2.6%). On a one-year view it is up 5.4%, 6.1 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+2.8%) continues the three-month advance (+3.1%).
| Period | AEP | Sector (XLU) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.8% | +4.7% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +3.1% | −0.5% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +12.1% | +2.6% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +5.4% | −2.3% | +11.5% |
American Electric Power Company financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, American Electric Power Company reported revenue of $6.8 billion and net income of $1.2 billion (a 17.4% net margin). Revenue was up 13.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1 on trailing earnings of $6.12 per share. Trailing free cash flow was −$7.8 billion, and total debt equals 162% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $6.8B | $1.2B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $5.4B | $713M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $6.0B | $874M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.3B | $582M |
AEP vs. its peers
Against 4 of its largest utilities peers, AEP's +12.1% year-to-date return beats 3 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Dominion Energy (D, +16.2%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $129.21 | +12.1% | 21.1 | BUY |
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $85.99 | +7.1% | 15.5 | HOLD |
| The Southern (SO) | $93.84 | +7.6% | 21.4 | HOLD |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $68.06 | +16.2% | 22.5 | HOLD |
| Sempra (SRE) | $78.22 | −11.4% | 16.7 | SELL |
AEP stock: common questions
What is the AEP stock price target?
22 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $141.57, in a range of $126.00–$153.00, versus a recent price of $129.21. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $133.81 over the next month.
Is AEP a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates AEP a BUY at 73% confidence. Among analysts, 15 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 8 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has AEP stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 12.1%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the utilities sector fund XLU (+2.6%). On a one-year view it is up 5.4%, 6.1 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+2.8%) continues the three-month advance (+3.1%).
What is AEP's 52-week high and low?
AEP has traded between $112.54 and $140.58 over the past 52 weeks; at $129.21 it is 8.1% below its 52-week high of $140.58 and 14.8% above its 52-week low of $112.54.
What sector is AEP in, and who are its peers?
AEP is in the utilities sector (utilities - regulated electric). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include NextEra Energy (NEE), The Southern (SO), Dominion Energy (D), Sempra (SRE).
How accurate is the AEP forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines AEP's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.