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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 37 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $139.63, with a high of $147.00 and a low of $129.00. This represents a 7.16% increase from the last price of $130.30.

$110 $118 $126 $134 $142 $150 High: $147 Avg: $139.63 Low: $129 Last Closed Price: $130.3

AEP Stock Rating

American Electric Power stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 24 Buy (64.86%), 13 Hold (35.14%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 37 0 13 24 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AEP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Electric Power7.16%
SectorUtilities Stocks15.05%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts81242
Avg Price Target$139.61$138.24$135.33
Last Closing Price$130.30$130.30$130.30
Upside/Downside7.15%6.09%3.86%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2631010--23
Sep, 2631010--23
Aug, 2631011--24
Jul, 2621111--24
Jun, 2631110--24
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2026Jefferies$146.00$129.1513.05%12.05%
Oct 22, 2026Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$145.00$128.8812.51%11.28%
Oct 22, 2026HSBC$145.90$127.3914.53%11.97%
Oct 21, 2026Morgan Stanley$130.00$127.711.79%-0.23%
Oct 20, 2026BTIG$147.00$124.7217.86%12.82%
Oct 19, 2026Jefferies$135.00$125.157.87%3.61%
Oct 19, 2026UBS$135.00$126.177.00%3.61%
Oct 12, 2026KeyBanc$133.00$124.237.06%2.07%
Sep 21, 2026UBS$139.00$120.4615.39%6.68%
Aug 21, 2026Morgan Stanley$135.00$124.318.60%3.61%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 22, 2026HSBCBuyinitialise
Oct 21, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 20, 2026BTIGNeutralBuyupgrade
Oct 19, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 12, 2026KeyBancOverweightupgrade
Sep 21, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 09, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jul 22, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 16, 2026Goldman SachsPositiveNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.97$4.51$4.26$5.60$6.66---
Avg Forecast$4.69$5.02$5.27$5.61$5.88$6.30$6.71$7.15
High Forecast$4.89$5.46$5.31$5.68$5.93$6.35$6.76$8.13
Low Forecast$4.49$4.67$5.21$5.34$5.81$6.21$6.67$6.76
Surprise %5.97%-10.16%-19.17%-0.18%13.27%---

Revenue Forecast

$15B $18B $21B $24B $27B $30B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$16.62B$19.31B$19.38B$19.92B$21.88B---
Avg Forecast$16.53B$17.97B$19.54B$20.21B$21.47B$22.09B$22.61B$24.11B
High Forecast$17.08B$19.16B$19.77B$20.54B$21.89B$22.23B$22.93B$26.66B
Low Forecast$15.98B$17.01B$19.40B$19.98B$21.22B$21.95B$22.28B$23.10B
Surprise %0.55%7.47%-0.80%-1.47%1.90%---

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.49B$2.31B$2.21B$2.97B$3.60B---
Avg Forecast$2.47B$2.68B$2.21B$2.87B$3.05B$3.27B$3.49B$3.72B
High Forecast$2.96B$3.21B$2.65B$2.95B$3.08B$3.30B$3.52B$4.23B
Low Forecast$1.97B$2.14B$1.77B$2.78B$3.02B$3.23B$3.47B$3.52B
Surprise %0.94%-13.82%-3.55%17.74%---

AEP Forecast FAQ

Is American Electric Power stock a buy?

American Electric Power stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 24 Buy, 13 Hold, 0 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 37 Wall Street analysts, averages $139.63 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $129 at the low end to $147 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.16% change from the previous closing price of $130.3.

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

American Electric Power's stock forecast shows a 7.16% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (15.05%).

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

  • October 2026: 13.04% Strong Buy, 43.48% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 13.04% Strong Buy, 43.48% Buy, 43.48% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 41.67% Buy, 45.83% Hold, 0% 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 2026 is $6.3, marking a -5.41% decrease from the reported $6.66 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $22.09B, reflecting a 0.98% increase from the reported $21.88B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $22.61B, 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 2026 stands at $3.27B, representing a -9.10% decrease from the reported $3.6B in 2025. Projections indicate $3.49B in 2027, and $3.72B in 2028.