Stock Overview

American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP)

NASDAQ · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

American Electric Power Co Inc is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $69.86B, a trailing P/E ratio of 22.2, and a dividend yield of 2.27%.

Market Cap
$69.86B
P/E (TTM)
22.2
Forward P/E
20.1
Price/Sales
3.1
Price/Book
2.2
EV/EBITDA
13.2
Dividend Yield
2.27%
Beta
0.51
EPS (TTM)
$5.77
Profit Margin
16.5%
ROE
10.1%
Short % of Float
6.1%
Days to Cover
6.9
52W High
$138.69
52W Low
$104.04

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$21.78B
Gross Profit
$6.93B
Operating Income
$5.30B
Net Income
$3.58B
Free Cash Flow
$6.81B
Total Debt
$48.97B
Cash & Equivalents
$268.00M
Shareholder Equity
$31.14B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026May 5, 2026$1.64$1.57+4.5%
Q4 2025February 12, 2026$1.19$1.14+4.4%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$1.80$1.81-0.5%
Q2 2025July 30, 2025$1.43$1.27+12.6%
Q1 2025May 6, 2025$1.54$1.40+10.0%
Q4 2024February 13, 2025$1.24$1.24-0.2%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 202632,904,1266.01%6.9-8.6%
June 30, 202636,014,0396.58%5.1+7.2%
June 15, 202633,585,1666.14%7.2+4.3%
May 29, 202632,207,2495.89%6.7+12.5%
May 15, 202628,620,9615.23%5.6+54.7%
April 30, 202618,502,4523.56%7.3+1.8%
April 15, 202618,168,5903.49%7.9-5.2%
March 31, 202619,162,1133.68%4.7-0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power Co Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) has a market capitalization of $69.86B.

What is American Electric Power Co Inc's P/E ratio?

American Electric Power Co Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.2. Its forward P/E is 20.1.

Does American Electric Power Co Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — American Electric Power Co Inc pays a dividend yielding 2.27%, an annual payout of $3.78 per share.

What sector is AEP in?

American Electric Power Co Inc is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

What is American Electric Power Co Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 32,904,126 AEP shares were sold short, or 6.01% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 6.9. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was American Electric Power Co Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), American Electric Power Co Inc reported revenue of $21.78B and net income of $3.58B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.