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American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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AEP Stock Forecast

American Electric Power (AEP) stock forecast, based on 26 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $100.50, with a high of $111.00 and a low of $81.00. This represents a -6.69% decline from the last price of $107.71.

$80 $87 $94 $101 $108 $115 High: $111 Avg: $100.5 Low: $81 Last Closed Price: $107.71

AEP Stock Rating

American Electric Power stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (53.85%), 11 Hold (42.31%), 1 Sell (3.85%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 26 1 11 14 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AEP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Electric Power-6.69%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.76%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts--11
Avg Price Target--$102.55
Last Closing Price$107.71$107.71$107.71
Upside/Downside---4.79%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2533131121
Mar, 2533131121
Feb, 2533141-21
Jan, 2543151225
Dec, 2461151225
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 04, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$111.00$100.2510.72%3.05%
Oct 03, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$114.00$101.5012.32%5.84%
Sep 25, 2024David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$108.00$101.626.28%0.27%
Aug 29, 2024Paul ColeBank of America Securities$98.00$99.11-1.12%-9.01%
Aug 23, 2024David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$102.00$98.873.17%-5.30%
Jul 31, 2024Andrew WeiselScotiabank$99.00$98.290.72%-8.09%
Jul 29, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$104.00$96.397.90%-3.44%
May 28, 2024David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$98.00$88.8010.36%-9.01%
May 14, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$99.00$91.528.17%-8.09%
May 03, 2024Shelby TuckerRBC Capital$100.00$88.2513.31%-7.16%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 26, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 16, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 15, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 03, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 19, 2024JefferiesHoldinitialise
Sep 09, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 23, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jul 31, 2024ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.44$4.97$4.51$4.26$5.55----
Avg Forecast$4.34$4.69$5.02$5.27$5.61$5.88$6.30$6.71$7.15
High Forecast$4.53$4.89$5.46$5.31$5.68$5.93$6.35$6.76$8.13
Low Forecast$4.15$4.49$4.67$5.21$5.34$5.81$6.21$6.67$6.76
Surprise %2.30%5.97%-10.16%-19.17%-1.07%----

Revenue Forecast

$10B $14B $18B $22B $26B $30B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$14.92B$16.79B$19.64B$18.98B$19.72B----
Avg Forecast$15.66B$16.53B$17.97B$19.54B$20.21B$21.47B$22.09B$22.61B$24.11B
High Forecast$16.18B$17.08B$19.16B$19.77B$20.54B$21.89B$22.23B$22.93B$26.66B
Low Forecast$15.14B$15.98B$17.01B$19.40B$19.98B$21.22B$21.95B$22.28B$23.10B
Surprise %-4.74%1.57%9.28%-2.85%-2.44%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.20B$2.49B$2.31B$2.21B$2.88B----
Avg Forecast$2.19B$2.47B$2.68B$2.21B$2.87B$3.05B$3.27B$3.49B$3.72B
High Forecast$2.62B$2.96B$3.21B$2.65B$2.95B$3.08B$3.30B$3.52B$4.23B
Low Forecast$1.75B$1.97B$2.14B$1.77B$2.78B$3.02B$3.23B$3.47B$3.52B
Surprise %0.59%0.94%-13.82%-0.59%----

AEP Forecast FAQ

Is American Electric Power stock a buy?

American Electric Power stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 11 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that American Electric Power is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is American Electric Power's price target?

American Electric Power's price target, set by 26 Wall Street analysts, averages $100.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $81 at the low end to $111 at the high end, suggesting a potential -6.69% change from the previous closing price of $107.71.

How does American Electric Power stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

American Electric Power's stock forecast shows a -6.69% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.76%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for American Electric Power over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 61.90% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 61.90% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 4.76% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is American Electric Power’s EPS forecast?

American Electric Power's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $5.88, marking a 5.95% increase from the reported $5.55 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $6.3 in 2026, $6.71 in 2027, and $7.15 in 2028.

What is American Electric Power’s revenue forecast?

American Electric Power's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $21.47B, reflecting a 8.85% increase from the reported $19.72B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $22.09B, followed by $22.61B for 2027, and $24.11B for 2028.

What is American Electric Power’s net income forecast?

American Electric Power's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.05B, representing an 5.94% increase from the reported $2.88B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.27B in 2026, $3.49B in 2027, and $3.72B in 2028.