Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Acquires 29,964 Shares of American Electric Power Company, Inc. $AEP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) by 1.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,793,510 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 29,964 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP’s holdings in American Electric Power were worth $235,094,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in AEP. Costello Asset Management INC lifted its holdings in shares of American Electric Power by 100.0% in the 1st quarter. Costello Asset Management INC now owns 200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Activest Wealth Management grew its position in American Electric Power by 72.2% in the fourth quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 217 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. increased its stake in American Electric Power by 7,300.0% during the fourth quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 222 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares during the last quarter. Optima Capital LLC bought a new stake in American Electric Power during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Union Savings Bank purchased a new stake in American Electric Power during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 75.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

American Electric Power Stock Performance

American Electric Power stock opened at $134.92 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $73.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 0.52. American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a 1-year low of $105.70 and a 1-year high of $140.58. The company’s 50-day moving average is $131.49 and its 200 day moving average is $129.18.

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $6.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.72 billion. American Electric Power had a return on equity of 10.21% and a net margin of 16.29%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.54 earnings per share. American Electric Power has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.120-6.420 EPS. Research analysts forecast that American Electric Power Company, Inc. will post 6.35 EPS for the current year.

American Electric Power Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th will be issued a dividend of $0.95 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. American Electric Power’s payout ratio is presently 55.80%.

American Electric Power News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting American Electric Power this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts were reported as bullish on American Electric Power and other utilities, which can bolster sentiment for AEP as investors look for defensive, income-oriented names. Analysts Are Bullish on These Utilities Stocks: Atmos Energy (ATO), American Electric Power (AEP)
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting AEP as a defensive stock for stability may be attracting investors seeking lower-volatility names amid broader market uncertainty. Beyond the AI Trade: 3 Defensive Stocks Built for Stability (AEP)
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street expects year-over-year earnings growth when AEP reports next week, but Zacks noted the company may not have the ideal setup for an earnings beat, keeping expectations balanced. American Electric Power (AEP) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: The company is also widely expected to announce earnings on Thursday, which keeps attention focused on the upcoming report rather than on a new operational catalyst. American Electric Power (AEP) Projected to Announce Earnings on Thursday
• Negative Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets lowered its price target on AEP to $139 from $141, signaling slightly softer valuation expectations even while maintaining a market-perform view. American Electric Power had its price target lowered by BMO Capital Markets from $141.00 to $139.00
• Negative Sentiment: Recent articles questioning whether AEP is fully valued and suggesting the stock may be pricey despite its large capital plan could weigh on the shares. American Electric Power (AEP) Stock Could Be Pricey Despite Its $78b Capital Plan

Analysts Set New Price Targets

AEP has been the subject of several analyst reports. Seaport Research Partners raised American Electric Power from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on American Electric Power from $145.00 to $146.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on American Electric Power from $147.00 to $154.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Scotiabank raised their price target on American Electric Power from $131.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of American Electric Power from $141.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $141.71.

American Electric Power Profile

American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) is a major investor-owned electric utility headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company is primarily engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, operating a diverse portfolio of power plants and an extensive high-voltage transmission network. AEP serves retail customers through its regulated utility subsidiaries and provides wholesale power and grid services across multiple regional markets in the United States.

Operations span the full utility value chain: AEP owns and operates generation assets that include fossil-fuel, natural gas, nuclear and hydropower facilities, and it has been adding renewable resources to its mix.