American Electric Power stock slips after July earnings miss
Published on 09/09/2026 at 12:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (ISIN US0255371017) stock traded at USD 125.42 on September 8, 2026, after the market closed, with a market capitalization of USD 68.28 billion and a 52-week range of USD 105.70 to USD 140.58.
Q2 revenue tops estimates
According to MarketBeat, American Electric Power reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 5.45 billion and EPS of USD 1.36 on July 30, 2026. The same report said revenue rose 7.0 percent from a year earlier, while EPS missed the USD 1.48 consensus by USD 0.12.
That split matters for investors. Revenue beat estimates, but the earnings miss and the FY 2026 guidance range of USD 6.25 to USD 6.55 per share keep attention on execution.
Analysts trim targets
According to MarketBeat, Morgan Stanley cut its target on American Electric Power stock from USD 139.00 to USD 135.00 on August 21, 2026, while keeping an Overweight rating. MarketBeat also cited an average target price of USD 140.19 across 22 analysts, compared with the last close of USD 124.50.
The stock also carried a trailing P/E of 21.77 and an EPS (TTM) of USD 5.76 in Yahoo Finance's overview on September 8, 2026, which gives the valuation debate a concrete frame.
Stock near support
American Electric Power stock finished September 8, 2026, at USD 125.42, slightly above the opening level of USD 124.12 and below the 52-week high of USD 140.58. The next earnings date is listed as October 29, 2026.
American Electric Power stock at a glance
- Company: American Electric Power Company, Inc.
- ISIN: US0255371017
- Ticker: AEP
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM): USD 125.42
- Market capitalization: USD 68.28 billion (as of September 8, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Utilities / Utilities - Regulated Electric
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
