AEP finalizes USD 100 million deal. 13 of 22 analysts rate American Electric Power stock a Buy

Published on 10/09/2026 at 15:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Scotiabank cut its target to USD 131.00 on September 30, 2026. American Electric Power stock costs EUR 109.35 on October 9, 2026 after EUR 109.11.

Key points in brief

AEP finalized a Kentucky Power agreement providing USD 100 million in customer benefits on October 5, 2026.
MarketBeat reported 13 Buy ratings and nine Hold ratings for American Electric Power stock.
American Electric Power stock was at EUR 109.35 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 0.22 percent versus the prior close.
AEP's market capitalization was USD 66.6 billion as of October 8, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 112.54 to USD 140.58.
AEP's next quarterly earnings webcast is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

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American Electric Power (ISIN US0255371017) had finalized a Kentucky Power agreement providing USD 100 million in customer benefits on October 5, 2026, according to American Electric Power. MarketBeat said 13 analysts rated the stock a Buy and nine rated it a Hold on September 30, 2026. At Lang & Schwarz, the stock was trading at EUR 109.35 on October 9, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. CEST, plus 0.22 percent versus the prior close of EUR 109.11 on October 8, 2026.

What does the deal mean for costs?

The Kentucky Power agreement is designed to provide USD 100 million in customer benefits, linking AEP's growth plans with lower energy costs in eastern Kentucky. The announcement followed AEP's broader investment program, which includes a USD 78 billion five-year capital plan, according to American Electric Power.

The company's latest reported quarter also gives the agreement financial context. In the second quarter of 2026, revenue reached USD 5.45 billion, up 7.00 percent year over year, while diluted earnings per share were USD 1.30, according to AEP's investor materials.

Analysts cut targets while earnings approach

Scotiabank cut its American Electric Power price target from USD 140.00 to USD 131.00 on September 30, 2026, while keeping a Sector Perform rating, according to Yahoo Finance. The lower target contrasts with the broader MarketBeat tally of 13 Buy ratings and nine Holds.

AEP's market capitalization stood at USD 66.6 billion as of October 8, 2026. The primary-market 52-week range was USD 112.54 to USD 140.58, placing the latest finance quote between those levels.

Three dated company developments

On July 20, 2026, AEP declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.95 per share, according to American Electric Power.

On July 30, 2026, AEP reported second-quarter earnings and raised full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to USD 6.25-6.55 per share, according to American Electric Power.

On October 5, 2026, Kentucky Power and TeraWulf finalized an expanded agreement providing USD 100 million in customer benefits, according to American Electric Power.

Dates investors can track

AEP's next dated event is its third-quarter earnings webcast on October 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, according to American Electric Power. The scheduled report will provide the next comparison point for the USD 6.25-6.55 full-year operating earnings guidance.

Stock price and trading context

The Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 109.35 in trading on October 9, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. CEST, plus 0.22 percent versus the EUR 109.11 prior close dated October 8, 2026. The Nasdaq-listed stock's market capitalization was USD 66.6 billion as of October 8, 2026.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of American Electric Power stock.