About American Electric Power Company, Inc.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has been publicly traded since 1962, making it a 64-year-old public company. It operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry within the Utilities sector. The company is headquartered in Columbus, United States and employs approximately 17,581 people. With a market capitalization of $72 billion, AEP is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $134.43
- Market Cap
- $72.71B
- 52-Week High
- $134.60
- 52-Week Low
- $97.46
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Electric
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +17.50% | $114.41 | $134.43 |
| 2025 | +29.38% | $88.42 | $114.41 |
| 2024 | +18.18% | $74.82 | $88.42 |
| 2023 | -10.98% | $84.05 | $74.82 |
| 2022 | +10.38% | $76.14 | $84.05 |
| 2021 | +10.68% | $68.79 | $76.14 |
| 2020 | -9.01% | $75.61 | $68.79 |
| 2019 | +30.52% | $57.93 | $75.61 |
| 2018 | +5.38% | $54.97 | $57.93 |
| 2017 | +20.95% | $45.45 | $54.97 |
| 2016 | +11.92% | $40.60 | $45.45 |
| 2015 | -0.38% | $40.76 | $40.60 |
| 2014 | +35.05% | $30.18 | $40.76 |
| 2013 | +14.18% | $26.43 | $30.18 |
| 2012 | +8.21% | $24.43 | $26.43 |
| 2011 | +20.72% | $20.24 | $24.43 |
| 2010 | +8.59% | $18.63 | $20.24 |
| 2009 | +10.37% | $16.88 | $18.63 |
| 2008 | -25.45% | $22.65 | $16.88 |
| 2007 | +13.05% | $20.03 | $22.65 |
| 2006 | +19.60% | $16.75 | $20.03 |
| 2005 | +12.32% | $14.91 | $16.75 |
| 2004 | +17.53% | $12.69 | $14.91 |
| 2003 | +19.24% | $10.64 | $12.69 |
| 2002 | -32.79% | $15.83 | $10.64 |
| 2001 | -1.29% | $16.04 | $15.83 |
| 2000 | +54.85% | $10.36 | $16.04 |
| 1999 | -27.36% | $14.26 | $10.36 |
| 1998 | -4.10% | $14.87 | $14.26 |
| 1997 | +32.67% | $11.21 | $14.87 |
| 1996 | +7.54% | $10.42 | $11.21 |
| 1995 | +31.94% | $7.90 | $10.42 |
| 1994 | -4.68% | $8.29 | $7.90 |
| 1993 | +19.70% | $6.92 | $8.29 |
| 1992 | +4.14% | $6.65 | $6.92 |
| 1991 | +32.75% | $5.01 | $6.65 |
| 1990 | -7.93% | $5.44 | $5.01 |
| 1989 | +29.04% | $4.21 | $5.44 |
| 1988 | +12.75% | $3.74 | $4.21 |
| 1987 | +3.81% | $3.60 | $3.74 |
| 1986 | +26.40% | $2.85 | $3.60 |
| 1985 | +23.93% | $2.30 | $2.85 |
| 1984 | +39.84% | $1.64 | $2.30 |
| 1983 | +8.71% | $1.51 | $1.64 |
| 1982 | +24.44% | $1.22 | $1.51 |
| 1981 | +10.47% | $1.10 | $1.22 |
| 1980 | +3.31% | $1.06 | $1.10 |
| 1979 | -6.03% | $1.13 | $1.06 |
| 1978 | -5.01% | $1.19 | $1.13 |
| 1977 | +3.96% | $1.15 | $1.19 |
| 1976 | +32.65% | $0.86 | $1.15 |
| 1975 | +62.58% | $0.53 | $0.86 |
| 1974 | -38.25% | $0.86 | $0.53 |
| 1973 | -10.69% | $0.96 | $0.86 |
| 1972 | +4.98% | $0.92 | $0.96 |
| 1971 | +13.12% | $0.81 | $0.92 |
| 1970 | +0.81% | $0.81 | $0.81 |
| 1969 | -19.83% | $1.01 | $0.81 |
| 1968 | +4.46% | $0.96 | $1.01 |
| 1967 | -6.61% | $1.03 | $0.96 |
| 1966 | -10.47% | $1.15 | $1.03 |
| 1965 | -1.13% | $1.16 | $1.15 |
| 1964 | +10.21% | $1.06 | $1.16 |
| 1963 | +13.50% | $0.93 | $1.06 |
Valuation
AEP currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.1, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 19.5 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.3. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.3.
Dividends
American Electric Power Company, Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 2.84%. This translates to $3.80 per share annually. The payout ratio of 56% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
AEP has a beta of 0.57, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $97.46 to $134.60, and it currently trades near its 52-week high.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 19 analyst opinions, AEP has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $137.26 suggests 2.7% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does American Electric Power Company, Inc. do? ▼
American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company operating in the Utilities sector. The company is headquartered in Columbus, United States.
What sector is AEP in? ▼
AEP operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
When did AEP go public? ▼
American Electric Power Company, Inc. went public in 1962, making it a 64-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in AEP 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in AEP five years ago would be worth approximately $2,000 today, representing a 100.0% return.
Does AEP pay dividends? ▼
Yes, American Electric Power Company, Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.84%, which is $3.8 per share annually.
What is AEP's market cap? ▼
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a market capitalization of $72 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is AEP's P/E ratio? ▼
AEP has a trailing P/E ratio of 20.1 and a forward P/E of 19.5, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is AEP a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 19 opinions, AEP has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $137.26.
Last updated: 3/14/2026