Market Cap
$64.6B
AEP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
$119.57 ▼ -0.15%
Prev close $119.75Market cap$64.6B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$142.53 (+19.2%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 6/10
Insider Selling Cluster (2 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)39 New Institutional Positions11 Institutional ExitsCongressional Activity (2) Traditional Energy
Snapshot
The big-picture read on AEP right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (57%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$53.1B
Inst. Activity
39 buys / 11 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $250.0K sell
Insider Net $
-$250.0K
Social Sentiment
60° Warm
SEC Reports
11
Press Releases
1
Congressional
3 trades
Price chart 30d -4.1%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: AEP — 57.9% short (0.8M / 1.4M)
Short: 792,781 | Exempt: 4,904 | TRF Vol: 1,370,383 | Short Ratio: 57.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark
Sep 30, 2026 Insider
Tucker Sara Martinez was granted 0 shares
Director @ $118.64
Sep 30, 2026 Insider
Roberts Daryl was granted 0 shares
Director @ $118.64
Sep 30, 2026 Insider
McCarthy Margaret M was granted 0 shares
Director @ $118.64
Aug 26, 2026 Congress
David Taylor buy
$1,001 - $15,000 — House
Aug 26, 2026 Congress
Aug 5, 2026 SEC David Taylor buy
$1,001 - $15,000 — House
Institutional 13F cluster for AEP shows net accumulation of ~$338M in Q2 2026, with 7 buyers adding $486M and 5 sellers
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
AEP reported Q2 2026 operating EPS of $1.36, missing the $1.49 consensus by 8.7%, while revenue grew 7% YoY to $5.445B.
8-K — Impact 6/10
Analyst ratings buy % +14.0%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
57% rate it Buy or better · 28 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 52% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | 53% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | DOWNGRADE | Neutral | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 52% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 54% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 46% |
Price targets
Where 20 covering analysts think AEP trades over the next 12 months.
$142.53 +19.2% upside Buy
Current$119.57 Low$128.00 Median$141.00 High$173.00 20 analysts
$128.00$173.00
Analyst rating Buy· 2.0/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +0.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
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Recent posts
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
11 SEC filing reports analyzed · 3 bullish, 0 bearish, 3 mixed, 5 neutral · avg impact 4.3/10.Plus 1 press releases.
MIXEDINST-CLUSTER5/10
Institutional 13F cluster for AEP shows net accumulation of ~$338M in Q2 2026, with 7 buyers adding
Aug 5, 2026
MIXED8-K6/10
AEP reported Q2 2026 operating EPS of $1.36, missing the $1.49 consensus by 8.7%, while revenue grew
Jul 30, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K2/10
American Electric Power (AEP) elected David S. Marriott (Chairman of Marriott International) and Cha
Jul 21, 2026
BULLISHCOURT-RULING6/10
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Public Utilities Commission's decision that AEP Ohio's (AEP) cos
May 29, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AEP — 57.9% short (0.8M / 1.4M)
Short: 792,781 | Exempt: 4,904 | TRF Vol: 1,370,383 | Short Ratio: 57.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AEP — 63.5% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 589,603 | Exempt: 798 | TRF Vol: 928,434 | Short Ratio: 63.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AEP — 62.8% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 761,446 | Exempt: 2,438 | TRF Vol: 1,212,845 | Short Ratio: 62.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AEP — 64.9% short (0.9M / 1.4M)
Short: 879,395 | Exempt: 2,060 | TRF Vol: 1,354,492 | Short Ratio: 64.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 17, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AEP — 62.9% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 616,079 | Exempt: 1,378 | TRF Vol: 979,222 | Short Ratio: 62.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.91 | $0.84–$2.12 | 6.0% | +0.0% | 7↑ 1↓ | $6.5B | 13 |
| Next Q | $1.44 | $1.23–$2.34 | 21.1% | +0.0% | 10↑ 0↓ | $5.6B | 12 |
| Current FY | $6.38 | $6.25–$6.55 | 6.9% | +0.1% | 5↑ 1↓ | $23.6B | 19 |
| Next FY | $6.86 | $6.70–$7.06 | 7.4% | +0.1% | 5↑ 1↓ | $25.1B | 19 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.908 | — |
| 7d ago | $1.908 | — |
| 30d ago | $1.908 | — |
| 60d ago | $1.980 | -0.072 |
| 90d ago | $1.967 | -0.059 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own AEP (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $53.1B total value (388,161,062 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 39 institutions added/increased vs 11 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 51,024,057 | $7.0B | 13.2% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 35,529,471 | $4.9B | 9.2% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 30,783,142 | $4.2B | 7.9% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 23,492,086 | $3.2B | 6.1% | ADD +50.5% |
| Invesco Ltd. | 19,527,874 | $2.7B | 5.0% | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 18,980,444 | $2.6B | 4.9% | ADD +31.0% |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 14,404,302 | $2.0B | 3.7% | — |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 13,872,005 | $1.9B | 3.6% | — |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 12,269,851 | $1.7B | 3.2% | DOUBLED +137.7% |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 10,965,480 | $1.5B | 2.8% | DOUBLED +112.9% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 15,608,556 | 23,492,086 | +50.5% | $3.2B |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 14,486,169 | 18,980,444 | +31.0% | $2.6B |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 5,162,502 | 12,269,851 | +137.7% | $1.7B |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | DOUBLED | 5,151,392 | 10,965,480 | +112.9% | $1.5B |
| GQG Partners LLC | TRIM | 15,025,884 | 10,263,074 | -31.7% | $1.4B |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 6,079,338 | 9,302,934 | +53.0% | $1.3B |
| BARCLAYS PLC | TRIM | 10,367,590 | 6,836,683 | -34.1% | $935.3M |
| CITIGROUP INC | ADD | 2,958,570 | 4,363,855 | +47.5% | $597.0M |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | ADD | 1,688,208 | 2,778,462 | +64.6% | $380.1M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | ADD | 1,609,151 | 2,493,480 | +55.0% | $344.0M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
21 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$250.0K — $0.00 bought, $250.0K sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Tucker Sara Martinez | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Roberts Daryl | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | McCarthy Margaret M | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | GARCIA ART A | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | LIN SANDRA BEACH | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Von Thaer Lewis | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stoddard Daniel G. | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sauvage Joseph G | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Meyers Charles J | Director | AWARD | 379 | $118.64 | $45.0K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stoddard Daniel G. | Director | AWARD | 0 | $118.64 | — |
Congressional trades
AEP trades disclosed by members of Congress, with disclosure delay.
1 members · 2 buys / 1 sells
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | David Taylor | R | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | American Electric Power Co Inc | Sep 7, 2026(13d) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | David Taylor | R | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | American Electric Power Co Inc | Sep 7, 2026(13d) |
| Feb 26, 2026 | David Taylor | R | HOUSE | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | American Electric Power Co Inc | Mar 9, 2026(12d) |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for AEP.
Shares short
25,607,447
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+5.2%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
8.4
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈4.7%
Estimate — not % of float
All AEP filing & press-release reports (12)
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 5, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 30, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 21, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 20, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportMay 29, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportMay 27, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportMay 22, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 14, 2026
- 424B5 reportMay 13, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 5, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 18, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMar 2, 2026