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American Electric Power: Visible Long-Term Earnings Growth
I rate AEP a buy, driven by a generational surge in electricity demand from AI data centers and re-shoring, supporting multi-year earnings growth. AEP's demand outlook is highly visible, with over 20 GW of incremental load secured and a robust $54 billion capital investment plan through 2029. Recent regulatory wins streamline cost recovery, shorten capital lag, and improve cash flow predictability, enhancing AEP's ability to fund growth.
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American Electric Power Company, Inc. Dividends
 AEP 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.93 Per Share |
| AEP 7 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.93 Per Share |
| AEP 10 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.88 Per Share |
| AEP 9 May 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.88 Per Share |
| AEP 8 Feb 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.88 Per Share |
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Earnings
| 24 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 1.22 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 28 Apr 2025 Date | | 1.45 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 24 Feb 2025 Date | | 1.24 Cons. EPS | 1.24 EPS |
| 6 Nov 2024 Date | | 1.8 Cons. EPS | 1.85 EPS |
| 31 Oct 2024 Date | | 1.81 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| AEP 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.93 Per Share |
| AEP 7 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.93 Per Share |
| AEP 10 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.88 Per Share |
| AEP 9 May 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.88 Per Share |
| AEP 8 Feb 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.88 Per Share |
| 24 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 1.22 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 28 Apr 2025 Date | | 1.45 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
| 24 Feb 2025 Date | | 1.24 Cons. EPS | 1.24 EPS |
| 6 Nov 2024 Date | | 1.8 Cons. EPS | 1.85 EPS |
| 31 Oct 2024 Date | | 1.81 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
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American Electric Power Company, Inc. Profile
| Regulated Electric Industry | Utilities Sector | William J. Fehrman CEO | XHAN Exchange | US0255371017 ISIN |
| US Country | 16,330 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 2 Jan 1970 IPO Date |
Overview
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) stands as a pivotal force in the electric utility sector within the United States. Established in 1906 and rooted in Columbus, Ohio, AEP operates as a publicly traded electric utility holding company. It has laid out its operational footprint through a spectrum of segments designed to harness, transmit, and distribute electricity. These segments include Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing. Serving both retail and wholesale customers, AEP's expansive network and diversified energy sources enable it to play a critical role in the energy market.
Products and Services
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Electric Generation:
AEP generates electricity through a variety of sources, signaling its commitment to both traditional and renewable energy. These sources span coal and lignite, natural gas, and nuclear, along with renewable sources such as hydro, solar, wind, and others. This diversified portfolio allows AEP to meet energy demands while transitioning towards more sustainable energy solutions.
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Transmission and Distribution:
The company’s extensive infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity ensures reliability and accessibility for its retail and wholesale customers alike. AEP’s operational strategies and systems are designed to efficiently manage and distribute electric power across vast areas, underpinning the essential services that power daily life.
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Wholesale Services:
AEP also plays a significant role in the wholesale market, supplying and marketing electric power to other electric utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and various market participants. This aspect of AEP's operations facilitates the broader distribution of energy resources and supports the electricity supply chain at multiple levels.
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