New Data Center Announced; SWEPCO Role Cited in Supporting Local Economic Growth

For more information visit SWEPCO.com/ready or the NLEP project site NLEP.org/AWS SHREVEPORT, La., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) announced a new data center investment from Amazon that company leaders describe as the most significant economic development win Northwest Louisiana has seen in a generation.

PRNewsWire • Feb 23, 2026

Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio

Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by Transource Energy, LLC (a partnership between American Electric Power Company, Inc and Evergy, Inc.) and FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC the project will help support rising electricity demand and ongoing economic growth in the fast-growing Columbus region.

PRNewsWire • Feb 16, 2026

American Electric Power: Strong Q4 Earnings Confirm Data Centers Are A Catalyst

American Electric Power Company, Inc. remains a Buy, supported by robust Q4 earnings and accelerating exposure to AI-driven data center demand. AEP projects 10%-13% annual shareholder returns through 2030, fueled by a $72B capital plan and $5B-$8B in incremental projects. Commercial and industrial sales growth outpaces residential, with flexible minimum demand charges supporting revenue and margin expansion.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2026

AEP expands spending plan, beats profit estimates as electricity demand surges

American Electric Power surpassed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, and said it would expand its five-year capital expenditure plan beyond $72 billion to meet the surging demand for power.

Reuters • Feb 12, 2026

S&P 500 Falls Over 1%; American Electric Power Shares Gain After Upbeat Earnings

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) shares gained around 5% on Thursday after the Ohio-based utility reported upbeat fourth-quarter results.

Benzinga • Feb 12, 2026

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook

Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share 56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements Opportunities identified for $5 billion to $8 billion of incremental investment beyond AEP's $72 billion five-year capital plan 2026 operating earnings guidance of $6.15 to $6.45 per share and long-term operating earnings growth rate of 7% to 9% reaffirmed COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reported fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP earnings of $582 million or $1.09 per share, compared with GAAP earnings of $664 million or $1.25 per share in fourth-quarter 2024. Operating earnings for fourth-quarter 2025 were $638 million or $1.19 per share, compared with operating earnings of $660 million or $1.24 per share in fourth-quarter 2024.

PRNewsWire • Feb 12, 2026

American Electric Power (AEP) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

American Electric Power (AEP) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.24 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 12, 2026

Compared to Estimates, AEP (AEP) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for AEP (AEP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 12, 2026

American Electric's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

AEP tops Q4 EPS estimates as revenues jump 13% year over year, with 2026 earnings guidance set at $6.15-$6.45 per share.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 12, 2026