If you'd invested in American Electric Power (AEP): performance and returns
Looking for American Electric Power's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would American Electric Power have returned?
This calculator shows how much American Electric Power stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, 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% |
| 10 years ago | $2,348 | +135% |
| since inception (1985) | $6,363 | +536% |
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%) |
| 2023 | -14% | $1,441 (+44%) |
| 2022 | +7% | $1,538 (+54%) |
| 2021 | +7% | $1,643 (+64%) |
| 2020 | -12% | $1,448 (+45%) |
| 2019 | +26% | $1,830 (+83%) |
| 2018 | +2% | $1,860 (+86%) |
| 2017 | +17% | $2,173 (+117%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $2,348 (+135%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AEP return?
$1,000 invested in American Electric Power 10 years ago would be worth $2,348 today, i.e. +9%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AEP's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+26%). Worst year: 2023 (-14%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AEP since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $6,363 (+536%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do American Electric Power's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If American Electric Power pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is American Electric Power's average annual return (ROI)?
American Electric Power's return on investment is about +9%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.