American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, American Electric Power (AEP) earnings per share (EPS) grew 4.8% a year, revenue grew 2.9% a year and free cash flow grew 41.1% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.3%. AEP stock trades at $124.98, a P/E of 21.5, above its historical average of 18.7. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $138.73 (+11.0%).
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates as a prominent electric utility holding company, with its core business encompassing the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 5.1% | 7.7% | 4.8% | C+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 4.8% | 8.4% | -2.7% | C |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 2.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | C+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 41.1% | 74.9% | 318.0% | A+ |
| ROICROIC | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.7% | C |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $5.82
- Historical Avg P/E
- 18.7
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $36.47 | $35.38 | $37.12 | $38.54 | $39.64 | $41.33 | $44.71 | $46.53 | $48.53 | $50.71 | $59.86 | $58.38 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $4.17 | $1.24 | $3.89 | $3.90 | $3.89 | $4.44 | $4.97 | $4.51 | $4.26 | $5.60 | $6.66 | $5.82 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $16,395,900,000 | $16,316,600,000 | $15,376,000,000 | $16,167,200,000 | $15,535,600,000 | $14,908,200,000 | $16,623,500,000 | $19,314,600,000 | $19,381,500,000 | $19,916,500,000 | $21,783,000,000 | $22,521,200,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $218,500,000 | $-390,300,000 | $-1,528,900,000 | $-1,133,800,000 | $-1,873,600,000 | $-2,483,100,000 | $-1,924,200,000 | $-1,484,400,000 | $-2,494,300,000 | $-966,300,000 | $6,814,000,000 | $8,958,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 3.8% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 4.7% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
36 firms rate it — 23 buy, 13 hold · Most recent Oct 2026
AEP Stock FAQ
What is AEP's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for AEP is $138.73, with a range of $129.00 to $147.00. That is +11.0% from the current price of $124.98.
Do analysts rate AEP a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 36 firms covering American Electric Power, the ratings are 23 buy or strong buy, 13 hold and 0 sell or strong sell.
How fast is American Electric Power growing?
Annual growth rates for AEP. EPS: 4.8% over 10 years, 8.4% over 5 years, -2.7% over 1 year. Revenue: 2.9% over 10 years, 7.9% over 5 years, 7.7% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 41.1% over 10 years, 74.9% over 5 years, 318.0% over 1 year. Book value per share: 5.1% over 10 years, 7.7% over 5 years, 4.8% over 1 year.
What is AEP's ROIC?
American Electric Power's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 4.7% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 4.3%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is AEP's P/E ratio?
AEP's current P/E ratio is 21.5, compared with a historical average of 18.7. Trailing earnings per share are $5.82.
What is American Electric Power's market cap and stock price?
AEP last traded at $124.98 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $112.54 to $140.58. American Electric Power has a market cap of $68.04B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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