American Electric price target raised to $148 from $141 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $148 from $141 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated models…
Fiscal Year: January - December
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $70.15B. As of May 20, 2026, the stock is trading at $128.92 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 19.08, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. American Electric Power Company, Inc. also offers a dividend yield of 2.95%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for American Electric Power Company, Inc. is N/A , offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $70.15B and a competitive P/E ratio of 19.08. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether American Electric Power Company, Inc. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $148 from $141 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated models…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 20,472,442 shares of its common stock at a price...
American Electric (AEP) Power announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2.6B of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stoc...
Darcy Reese to Retire at End of Year COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Andy Gurgol vice president of Investor Relations, effective May 9. He w...
Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $144 from $143 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $136 from $135 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $140 from $131 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm is impressed with the company’s…
Citi raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $148 from $132 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $141 from $130 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
American Electric Power on Tuesday raised its five-year capital investment plan to $78 billion and beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, as surging power demand from data centers and i...
First-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $1.61 per share; operating earnings of $1.64 per share AEP reaffirms full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance of $6.15 to $6.45 per share New load additions expan...
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's com...
BofA raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $133 from $122 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm maintains its FY26-28 estimates and raised…
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $136 from $137 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm is updating the price targets…
Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $144 from $141 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Following conversations with the companies, the firm…
Truist initiated coverage of American Electric (AEP) with a Buy rating and $148 price target The firm launched coverage of 20 names in the power and utilities group. Vertically integrated…
Seaport Research upgraded American Electric (AEP) to Buy from Neutral with a $145 price target The firm likes the company’s load growth, especially given the stock’s “moderate” 3% price-to-earrings pr...
Seaport Research analyst Angie Storozynski upgraded American Electric (AEP) to Buy from Neutral with a $145 price target
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on American Electric (AEP) to $135 from $128 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the power…
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.48B | Analyst x2 | |
| 2027 | -5.31B | 18.53% | Analyst x2 |
| 2028 | -7.75B | 46.03% | Analyst x2 |
| 2029 | -4.67B | -39.72% | Analyst x1 |
| 2030 | -4.08B | -12.62% | Analyst x1 |
| 2031 | -4.38B | 7.29% | Est @7.3% |
| 2032 | -4.64B | 5.90% | Est @5.9% |
| 2033 | -4.87B | 4.93% | Est @4.9% |
| 2034 | -5.06B | 3.96% | Est @4.0% |
| 2035 | -5.24B | 3.51% | Est @3.5% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | -967.00M | 1.00 | -967.00M |
| 2025A | -1.52B | 1.00 | -1.52B |
| 2026E | -4.48B | 1.08 | -4.16B |
| 2027E | -5.31B | 1.16 | -4.58B |
| 2028E | -7.75B | 1.25 | -6.21B |
| 2029E | -4.67B | 1.34 | -3.48B |
| 2030E | -4.08B | 1.45 | -2.82B |
| 2031E | -4.38B | 1.56 | -2.82B |
| 2032E | -4.64B | 1.67 | -2.77B |
| 2033E | -4.87B | 1.80 | -2.70B |
| 2034E | -5.06B | 1.94 | -2.61B |
| 2035E | -5.24B | 2.09 | -2.51B |
| Terminal | -104.36B | 2.09 | -49.95B |
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