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Key data on AEP

Market cap

$73.41B

EPS

6.76

P/E ratio

20.2

Price to sales

3.32

Dividend yield

2.816%

Beta

0.514974

Price on AEP

Previous close

$133.07

Today's open

$132.34

Day's range

$132.34 - $135.16

52 week range

$105.70 - $140.58

Profile about AEP

CEO

William J. Fehrman

Employees

16330

Headquarters

Columbus, OH

Exchange

Nasdaq Global Select

Shares outstanding

544105032

Issue type

Common Stock

AEP industries and sectors

Utilities

Regulated Utilities

News on AEP

American Electric Power (AEP) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

AEP (AEP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors

Marriott International Chairman David Marriott adds customer-focused operations experience to support execution at scale Former Equinix CEO Charles Meyers brings digital infrastructure expertise aligned with AEP's next phase of growth COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective July 20. David Marriott brings extensive experience leading large-scale, customer-focused operations for one of the world's most recognized hospitality companies.

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PRNewsWire • Jul 21, 2026

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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 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 common stock. The dividend is payable Sept.

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PRNewsWire • Jul 20, 2026

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I&M PLANS FOR ROCKPORT'S NEXT CHAPTER AS A FULL-FLEDGED ENERGY HUB TO MEET CUSTOMERS' NEEDS

Project will not impact I&M's plans to reduce rates for customers FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success.

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PRNewsWire • Jul 20, 2026

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Top Wind Energy Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Solid Long-Term Returns

Wind energy is gaining momentum as U.S. capacity expands and power demand rises. Explore four stocks positioned to benefit from the sector's long-term growth.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

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4 Utility Electric Power Stocks to Buy Amid Industry Headwinds

Although grid congestion and supply-chain challenges pose headwinds for the utility industry, NEE, DUK, AEP and AEE are well positioned for long-term growth, supported by their strong customer base and robust capital expenditure programs.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

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US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up costs, stretching out wait times and spurring utilities ​and developers to lock in orders far in advance.

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Reuters • Jul 9, 2026

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Forget Nvidia. Watch these AI stocks instead.

Nvidia is still leading the AI revolution. But it may not be the best way to invest in it anymore.

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Yahoo Finance • Jul 9, 2026

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AEP's Texas unit secures up to $3.26 billion federal loan to upgrade power grid

Utility American Electric ​Power said on Wednesday ‌its Texas unit has secured a loan of up to $3.26 billion ​from the U.S. Department ​of Energy to help fund infrastructure investments.

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Reuters • Jul 8, 2026

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Will AEP (AEP) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

AEP (AEP) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 3, 2026

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