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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 34 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $128.36, with a high of $140.00 and a low of $107.00. This represents a 7.76% increase from the last price of $119.12.

$80 $92 $104 $116 $128 $140 High: $140 Avg: $128.36 Low: $107 Last Closed Price: $119.12

AEP Stock Rating

American Electric Power stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (52.94%), 15 Hold (44.12%), 1 Sell (2.94%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 34 1 15 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AEP Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAmerican Electric Power7.76%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.43%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts31324
Avg Price Target$128.67$127.69$124.75
Last Closing Price$119.12$119.12$119.12
Upside/Downside8.02%7.19%4.73%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2628121-23
Dec, 2527121-22
Nov, 2526131-22
Oct, 2524111-18
Sep, 2524121-19
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 22, 2026Barclays$121.00$118.981.70%1.58%
Jan 21, 2026Morgan Stanley$125.00$118.295.67%4.94%
Jan 20, 2026Wells Fargo$140.00$119.9616.71%17.53%
Dec 18, 2025Christopher EllinghausWilliams Trading$137.00$115.6318.48%15.01%
Dec 17, 2025UBS$107.00$114.57-6.61%-10.17%
Dec 16, 2025Morgan Stanley$120.00$115.783.64%0.74%
Nov 20, 2025Morgan Stanley$128.00$121.695.19%7.45%
Nov 17, 2025Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$137.00$121.3012.94%15.01%
Oct 30, 2025Raymond James$138.00$122.3912.75%15.85%
Oct 30, 2025Scotiabank$121.00$121.93-0.76%1.58%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 21, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 20, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 17, 2025JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Oct 30, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 30, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 30, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 30, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoEqual-WeightOverweightinitialise
Oct 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 21, 2025BTIGNeutralinitialise

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$5.55----
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%-1.07%----

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$16.79B$19.64B$18.98B$19.72B----
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 %1.57%9.28%-2.85%-2.44%----

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$2.88B----
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%-0.59%----

AEP Forecast FAQ

Is American Electric Power stock a buy?

American Electric Power stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 15 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 34 Wall Street analysts, averages $128.36 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $107 at the low end to $140 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.76% change from the previous closing price of $119.12.

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

American Electric Power's stock forecast shows a 7.76% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.43%).

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

  • January 2026: 8.70% Strong Buy, 34.78% Buy, 52.17% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 31.82% Buy, 54.55% Hold, 4.55% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 27.27% Buy, 59.09% Hold, 4.55% 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.