American Electric Power (AEP) Set to Release Earnings on Wednesday

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is expected to be releasing its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 28th. Analysts expect American Electric Power to announce earnings of $2.04 per share and revenue of $6.55 billion for the quarter. American Electric Power has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.250-6.550 EPS. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.48 by ($0.12). The firm had revenue of $5.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.34 billion. American Electric Power had a return on equity of 9.95% and a net margin of 13.78%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.43 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect American Electric Power to post $6.39 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6.87 EPS for the next fiscal year.

American Electric Power Stock Up 2.0%

AEP stock opened at $127.22 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44, a current ratio of 0.50 and a quick ratio of 0.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $69.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.82, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.48. American Electric Power has a fifty-two week low of $112.54 and a fifty-two week high of $140.58. The business has a 50-day moving average of $122.75 and a 200-day moving average of $128.52.

American Electric Power Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 10th will be paid a $0.97 dividend. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 10th. This is a positive change from American Electric Power’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.95. American Electric Power’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 65.18%.

Insider Activity at American Electric Power

In other news, CAO Kate Dixon sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.00, for a total value of $250,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 15,856 shares in the company, valued at $1,982,000. This trade represents a 11.20% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AEP has been the topic of several research reports. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on American Electric Power from $135.00 to $128.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 18th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price target on shares of American Electric Power from $139.00 to $135.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Mizuho lowered their price objective on shares of American Electric Power from $141.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 31st. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of American Electric Power in a report on Wednesday, September 9th. Finally, Scotiabank cut their price objective on shares of American Electric Power from $140.00 to $131.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $137.87.

Trending Headlines about American Electric Power

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised for the 15th consecutive year: AEP increased its quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 97 cents per share, payable Dec. 10 to shareholders of record Nov. 10. The increase reinforces AEP’s income appeal and signals management’s confidence in future cash generation. AEP Increases Quarterly Dividend to 97 Cents a Share
• Positive Sentiment: Advanced nuclear project could support long-term growth: AEP, Amazon and X-energy are evaluating a 960-megawatt small modular reactor project at a former coal-plant site in Indiana. Amazon is expected to provide development capital, while the project could help AEP serve rising electricity demand from data centers and other large customers. The parties say the structure is intended to protect customers and investors from development risk. AEP Partners with Amazon and X-energy to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy in Indiana
• Neutral Sentiment: Transmission investment remains in the planning stage: AEP is seeking public input on a transmission-line upgrade spanning four Indiana counties. The project may strengthen grid reliability and create future rate-base investment, but it could also require regulatory approval and additional capital spending. AEP Transmission Project
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend sustainability and valuation are concerns: Although the dividend keeps rising, an analysis warns that AEP’s cash-flow coverage may not comfortably support larger payouts while the utility funds substantial infrastructure and generation investments. Another assessment considers the stock roughly 11% overvalued following the generator-related announcements. AEP Dividend Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan became more cautious: The firm lowered its price target from $140 to $135 and maintained a neutral rating, limiting the perceived upside from current levels. JPMorgan AEP Price Target Update

About American Electric Power

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is an electric utility holding company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers. Through its operating companies, AEP provides regulated electric service and manages power generation assets using a mix of energy resources, including natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydroelectric and renewable energy.

AEP operates one of the largest electric transmission systems in the United States and supplies electricity across portions of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.