American Electric Power (AEP) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
American Electric Power · Utilities · ref. ETF XLU · 89 calls · price $125.65
What the company does: American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates as a prominent electric utility holding company, with its core business encompassing the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity.
📈 American Electric Power (AEP) stock price
$125.65+6.1% over range
Oct 14, 25low $113.7 · high $138.69Oct 13, 26
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54% recommend buying · 13 analysts
📊 JPI status : American Electric Power has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 AEP price target & analyst consensus — price $126
The price target · all analysts combined (13 targets)
Highest target · 2 firms of 13$148+17.8%
Median target · of 13 targets$140+11.4%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 13$120-4.5%
Current price$125.65
Where these 13 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
1292%
$128 ↔ $148
Below
18%
$120
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Barclays — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (317 calls tested). It aims for $120 (-4.5 %), call made on October 13, 2026, maturing on October 13, 2027 (1 d ago).
The 7 reliable analysts
$135+7.4 %
The 6 other firms
$144+15 %
How to read it: the 7 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 6 aim above the price, 1 below, hence their $135 median. “The 6 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 13 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy754%
Hold646%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 AEP price target all
All 12 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 12 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on AEP most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in AEP? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about American Electric Power? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 American Electric Power dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
2.80%annual yield
That's ~$3.78 per share per year.
📈 American Electric Power fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 21.8Net margin 13.8 %Revenue growth +7.0 %Average P/E
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 12 %
2023
Rev −1%Profit −4%
2024
Rev +2%Profit +34%
2025
Rev +11%Profit +21%
🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on AEP
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James ↗ | 100% | +19.9% | 2 |
| CFRA | 100% | +19.8% | 3 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 100% | +9.9% | 3 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 90% | +10.4% | 21 |
| Barclays ↗ | 89% | +12.1% | 19 |
| Guggenheim ↗ | 83% | +12.7% | 6 |
| Evercore ISI Group ↗ | 83% | +1.3% | 6 |
| Scotiabank ↗ | 80% | +12.4% | 5 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 75% | +10.2% | 8 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 72% | +8.8% | 68 |
See the other 12 firms
| UBS ↗ | 37% | -6.2% | 19 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 38% | +1.3% | 8 |
| Credit Suisse | 40% | -3.9% | 5 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 40% | +4.5% | 5 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | 46% | -0.2% | 13 |
| Ladenburg Thalmann ↗ | 50% | -10.9% | 2 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 50% | +4.9% | 4 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 57% | +7.4% | 7 |
| Mizuho ↗ | 67% | +4.9% | 9 |
| Argus Research ↗ | 67% | +16.3% | 3 |
| BMO Capital ↗ | 68% | +9.2% | 28 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 71% | +11.5% | 7 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in American Electric Power would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in American Electric Power 10 years ago would be worth $2,348 today, i.e. +9%/yr on average. Best year: 2019 (+26%), worst: 2023 (-14%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in American Electric Power
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,483 | +48% |
| 3 years ago | $1,441 | +44% |
| 5 years ago | $1,643 | +64% |
Return by year (American Electric Power)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +19% | $1,186 (+19%) |
| 2025 | +25% | $1,483 (+48%) |
| 2024 | +14% | $1,684 (+68%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
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📋 All analyst calls on AEP
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▲ Overweight · 🎯$133
Price at call : $125.65 — upside +6%
Today : $125.65 — upside +6%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 51% · +1.3% (245 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 13, 27
matures : Oct 13, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $125.65 — gap to target -4%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.6% · +1.1% (317 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 12, 27
matures : Oct 12, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Sep 18, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$128
Price at call : $120 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside +2%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 18, 27
matures : Sep 18, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Aug 21, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$135
Price at call : $121.98 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside +7%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 21, 27
matures : Aug 21, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Aug 17, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$139
Price at call : $126.53 — upside +10%
Today : $125.65 — upside +11%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 overall : 47.4% · +2.8% (1629 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 17, 27
matures : Aug 17, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$142
Price at call : $125.26 — gap to target +13%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.2% · -0.3% (107 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$129
Price at call : $128.32 — gap to target +1%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.6% · +1.1% (317 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 3, 27
matures : Aug 3, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $128.32 — gap to target +5%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 47.2% · -2.9% (193 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 31, 27
matures : Jul 31, 27
See the other 81 calls, newest to oldest
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 22, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$139
Price at call : $134.92 — upside +3%
Today : $125.65 — upside +11%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 22, 27
matures : Jul 22, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Jul 22, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$139
Price at call : $134.92 — gap to target +3%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 22, 27
matures : Jul 22, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Jul 17, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$146
Price at call : $132.14 — upside +10%
Today : $125.65 — upside +16%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 overall : 47.4% · +2.8% (1629 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 17, 27
matures : Jul 17, 27
Goldman Sachs ↗
Jul 16, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$147
Price at call : $132.14 — gap to target +11%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 53.1% · +2.7% (98 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 27
matures : Jul 16, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$138
Price at call : $135.63 — gap to target +2%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.6% · +1.1% (317 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 13, 27
matures : Jul 13, 27
Ladenburg Thalmann ↗
Jun 18, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$143
Price at call : $130.3 — upside +10%
Today : $125.65 — upside +14%
🎯 on AEP : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 62.5% · +5.6% (24 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 18, 27
matures : Jun 18, 27
Truist Securities ↗
May 29, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$145
Price at call : $126.67 — upside +14%
Today : $125.65 — upside +15%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 overall : 47.4% · +2.8% (1629 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 29, 27
matures : May 29, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$148
Price at call : $127.68 — upside +16%
Today : $125.65 — upside +18%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 overall : 41.7% · -0.2% (796 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 15, 27
matures : May 15, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$136
Price at call : $130.16 — gap to target +4%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.6% · +1.1% (317 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 7, 27
matures : May 7, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$148
Price at call : $131.76 — gap to target +12%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.2% · -0.3% (107 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
Scotiabank ↗
May 6, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$140
Price at call : $131.76 — gap to target +6%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 43.9% · -1.1% (57 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
May 6, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$148
Price at call : $131.76 — upside +12%
Today : $125.65 — upside +18%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 56.4% · +3.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $132.56 — gap to target +6%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 47.2% · -2.9% (193 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Apr 21, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$136
Price at call : $131.62 — upside +3%
Today : $125.65 — upside +8%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 21, 27
matures : Apr 21, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Apr 21, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$148
Price at call : $131.89 — upside +12%
Today : $125.65 — upside +18%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 overall : 47.4% · +2.8% (1629 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 21, 27
matures : Apr 21, 27
Seaport Global ↗
Apr 20, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$145
Price at call : $133.28 — upside +9%
Today : $125.65 — upside +15%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 38.2% · -1.1% (34 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 20, 27
matures : Apr 20, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $134.56 — gap to target +0%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.6% · +1.1% (317 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 15, 27
matures : Apr 15, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Apr 13, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $135.46 — gap to target +4%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 13, 27
matures : Apr 13, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$139
Price at call : $133.61 — gap to target +4%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54% · +1.0% (161 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 12, 27
matures : Mar 12, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Mar 5, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$153
Price at call : $132.04 — upside +16%
Today : $125.65 — upside +22%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 47.3% · +0.1% (74 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 5, 27
matures : Mar 5, 27
Ladenburg Thalmann ↗
Mar 4, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$148
Price at call : $133.52 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside +18%
🎯 on AEP : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 62.5% · +5.6% (24 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 4, 27
matures : Mar 4, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$132
Price at call : $133.29 — gap to target -1%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 50.2% · +1.5% (227 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 27, 27
matures : Feb 27, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $132.03 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside +12%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 overall : 41.7% · -0.2% (796 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 20, 27
matures : Feb 20, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Feb 17, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$136
Price at call : $130.24 — gap to target +4%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 17, 27
matures : Feb 17, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Feb 13, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$141
Price at call : $130.24 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside +12%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 56.4% · +3.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 13, 27
matures : Feb 13, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $129.94 — gap to target +0%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 47.2% · -2.9% (193 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 13, 27
matures : Feb 13, 27
Wolfe Research ↗
Feb 13, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$142
Price at call : $129.94 — upside +9%
Today : $125.65 — upside +13%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 59.1% · +0.4% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 13, 27
matures : Feb 13, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$121
Price at call : $116.63 — gap to target +4%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.6% · +1.1% (317 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 22, 27
matures : Jan 22, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jan 20, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$140
Price at call : $118.98 — upside +18%
Today : $125.65 — upside +11%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 56.4% · +3.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 20, 27
matures : Jan 20, 27
B of A Securities ↗
Jan 12, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$122
Price at call : $116.62 — gap to target +5%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target -3%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 52.5% · +4.5% (198 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 12, 27
matures : Jan 12, 27
▼ Sell · 🎯$107
Price at call : $115.58 — upside -7%
Today : $125.65 — upside -15%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 50.2% · +1.5% (227 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 17, 26
matures : Dec 17, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $115.77 — gap to target +8%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54% · +1.0% (161 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 12, 26
matures : Dec 12, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$137
Price at call : $123.72 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside +9%
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 17, 26
matures : Nov 17, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$132
Price at call : $119.92 — gap to target +10%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 54.2% · -0.3% (107 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 31, 26
matures : Oct 31, 26
Scotiabank ↗
Oct 30, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$121
Price at call : $120.26 — gap to target +1%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 43.9% · -1.1% (57 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Oct 30, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$130
Price at call : $120.26 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside +3%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Oct 30, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$137
Price at call : $120.26 — upside +14%
Today : $125.65 — upside +9%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 47.3% · +0.1% (74 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 30, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$139
Price at call : $120.26 — upside +16%
Today : $125.65 — upside +11%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 56.4% · +3.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$123
Price at call : $121.89 — gap to target +1%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target -2%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 47.2% · -2.9% (193 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Oct 30, 25
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$126
Price at call : $121.89 — gap to target +3%
Today : $125.65 — gap to target +0%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 28, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$132
Price at call : $122.11 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside +5%
🎯 on AEP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Utilities : 56.4% · +3.2% (303 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 28, 26
matures : Oct 28, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Oct 22, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$123
Price at call : $116.18 — upside +6%
Today : $125.65 — upside -2%
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 22, 26
matures : Oct 22, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Sep 25, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$115
Price at call : $109.14 — upside +5%
Today : $125.65 — upside -8%
Expected +5% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+8.3%
stock +8% · XLU -10%
matured Sep 25, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
May 22, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$113
Price at call : $101.8 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside -10%
Expected +11% · Actual +29% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+29.3%
stock +29% · XLU +13%
matured May 22, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Apr 23, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$114
Price at call : $107.02 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside -9%
Expected +7% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+26.2%
stock +26% · XLU +18%
matured Apr 23, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Apr 21, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$115
Price at call : $108.15 — upside +6%
Today : $125.65 — upside -8%
Expected +6% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+21.7%
stock +22% · XLU +15%
matured Apr 21, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Mar 26, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$111
Price at call : $103.9 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside -12%
Expected +7% · Actual +24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+24.0%
stock +24% · XLU +17%
matured Mar 26, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Mar 20, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$113
Price at call : $105.11 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside -10%
Expected +8% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+21.7%
stock +22% · XLU +14%
matured Mar 20, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Feb 20, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$108
Price at call : $105.33 — upside +3%
Today : $125.65 — upside -14%
Expected +3% · Actual +25% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+25.4%
stock +25% · XLU +16%
matured Feb 20, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Jan 31, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$104
Price at call : $99.36 — upside +5%
Today : $125.65 — upside -17%
Expected +5% · Actual +19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+19.1%
stock +19% · XLU +9%
matured Jan 31, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Jan 10, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$100
Price at call : $93.51 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside -20%
Expected +7% · Actual +25% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+24.7%
stock +25% · XLU +13%
matured Jan 10, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Dec 2, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$108
Price at call : $97.02 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside -14%
Expected +11% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+21.7%
stock +22% · XLU +9%
matured Dec 2, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Nov 22, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$104
Price at call : $98.1 — upside +6%
Today : $125.65 — upside -17%
Expected +6% · Actual +24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+24.4%
stock +24% · XLU +9%
matured Nov 22, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Nov 7, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$104
Price at call : $96.4 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside -17%
Expected +8% · Actual +27% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+27.1%
stock +27% · XLU +13%
matured Nov 7, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Oct 4, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$111
Price at call : $98.06 — upside +13%
Today : $125.65 — upside -12%
Expected +13% · Actual +18% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+17.9%
stock +18% · XLU +13%
matured Oct 4, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Oct 3, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$114
Price at call : $100.28 — upside +14%
Today : $125.65 — upside -9%
Expected +14% · Actual +15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+15.3%
stock +15% · XLU +10%
matured Oct 3, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Sep 25, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$108
Price at call : $100.74 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside -14%
Expected +7% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+8.3%
stock +8% · XLU +9%
matured Sep 25, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Sep 9, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$109
Price at call : $103.66 — upside +5%
Today : $125.65 — upside -13%
Expected +5% · Actual +5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+4.5%
stock +5% · XLU +8%
matured Sep 9, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Aug 23, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$102
Price at call : $99.02 — upside +3%
Today : $125.65 — upside -19%
Expected +3% · Actual +14% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+14.1%
stock +14% · XLU +12%
matured Aug 23, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Jul 31, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$105
Price at call : $101.24 — upside +4%
Today : $125.65 — upside -16%
Expected +4% · Actual +12% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+12.2%
stock +12% · XLU +16%
matured Jul 31, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Jul 29, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$104
Price at call : $97.07 — upside +7%
Today : $125.65 — upside -17%
Expected +7% · Actual +13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+12.5%
stock +13% · XLU +18%
matured Jul 29, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jun 24, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$94
Price at call : $86.89 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside -25%
Expected +8% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+16.7%
stock +17% · XLU +17%
matured Jun 24, 25
Ladenburg Thalmann ↗
Jun 6, 24
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy
🎯 on AEP : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 62.5% · +5.6% (24 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 6, 25
matures : Jun 6, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
May 28, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$98
Price at call : $87.47 — upside +12%
Today : $125.65 — upside -22%
Expected +12% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+17.2%
stock +17% · XLU +15%
matured May 28, 25
BMO Capital ↗
May 14, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$99
Price at call : $91.97 — upside +8%
Today : $125.65 — upside -21%
Expected +8% · Actual +10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 48.1% · +6.8% (214 calls)
+10.5%
stock +10% · XLU +12%
matured May 14, 25
Ladenburg Thalmann ↗
Mar 8, 24
▼ Sell · 🎯$73
Price at call : $83.84 — upside -13%
Today : $125.65 — upside -42%
Expected -13% · Actual +28% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 62.5% · +5.6% (24 calls)
-28.0%
stock +28% · XLU +23%
matured Mar 8, 25
Morgan Stanley ↗
Nov 21, 23
▲ Overweight · 🎯$95
Price at call : $78.04 — upside +22%
Today : $125.65 — upside -24%
Expected +22% · Actual +24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+24.0%
stock +24% · XLU +29%
matured Nov 20, 24
Morgan Stanley ↗
Oct 25, 23
▲ Overweight · 🎯$93
Price at call : $75.36 — upside +23%
Today : $125.65 — upside -26%
Expected +23% · Actual +32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 100% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 58.3% · +6.7% (817 calls)
+31.9%
stock +32% · XLU +37%
matured Oct 24, 24
Ladenburg Thalmann ↗
Apr 3, 23
▼ Sell · 🎯$82.5
Price at call : $90.9 — upside -9%
Today : $125.65 — upside -34%
Expected -9% · Actual -6% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 62.5% · +5.6% (24 calls)
+6.3%
stock -6% · XLU -3%
matured Apr 2, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$77
Price at call : $69.31 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside -39%
Expected +11% · Actual +2% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+1.8%
stock +2% · XLU +2%
matured Jul 29, 17
▲ Buy · 🎯$75
Price at call : $66.79 — upside +12%
Today : $125.65 — upside -40%
Expected +12% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+7.9%
stock +8% · XLU +7%
matured Jun 17, 17
▲ Buy · 🎯$66
Price at call : $57.82 — upside +14%
Today : $125.65 — upside -47%
Expected +14% · Actual +9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+9.0%
stock +9% · XLU +8%
matured Oct 22, 16
▲ Buy · 🎯$61
Price at call : $55.87 — upside +9%
Today : $125.65 — upside -51%
Expected +9% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+16.0%
stock +16% · XLU +15%
matured Sep 16, 16
▲ Buy · 🎯$63.5
Price at call : $57.88 — upside +10%
Today : $125.65 — upside -49%
Expected +10% · Actual +9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+8.5%
stock +9% · XLU +5%
matured Apr 23, 16
▲ Buy · 🎯$63
Price at call : $56.63 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside -50%
Expected +11% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+16.3%
stock +16% · XLU +10%
matured Apr 19, 16
▲ Buy
Actual +6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+6.2%
stock +6% · XLU +2%
matured Feb 23, 16
▲ Buy · 🎯$71.5
Price at call : $64.08 — upside +12%
Today : $125.65 — upside -43%
Expected +12% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
-8.7%
stock -9% · XLU -11%
matured Jan 22, 16
▲ Buy · 🎯$52
Price at call : $46.72 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside -59%
Expected +11% · Actual +21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+20.9%
stock +21% · XLU +15%
matured Oct 24, 14
▲ Buy · 🎯$49.5
Price at call : $44.57 — upside +11%
Today : $125.65 — upside -61%
Expected +11% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+22.4%
stock +22% · XLU +15%
matured Jul 8, 14
▲ Buy · 🎯$56
Price at call : $51.31 — upside +9%
Today : $125.65 — upside -55%
Expected +9% · Actual +5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on AEP : 92% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Utilities : 57.2% · +1.4% (159 calls)
+5.0%
stock +5% · XLU +4%
matured Apr 29, 14
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy American Electric Power stock?
This isn't buy advice. For American Electric Power, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $140 (+11% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on American Electric Power). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy American Electric Power? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on American Electric Power is $148 (+18% above today's price); the average is $140. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on American Electric Power on our site before trusting it.
Is American Electric Power still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 22 analysts have a real record on American Electric Power, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in American Electric Power? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in AEP (and why hesitate).
What has American Electric Power's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: AEP performance & returns.
Does American Electric Power pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: AEP's dividend.
What is the best month to buy AEP?
The 12 months ranked by the stock's past returns: best & worst month to buy AEP.
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