What is AEP's market cap?

$70.37B, based on the Nov 4 close of $129.24.

What is AEP's P/E ratio?

22.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $3.14B.

Does American Electric Power Company pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.95 per share (ex-date Aug 10), an annualised yield of 2.94%.

How much of AEP is sold short?

27.1M shares, 5.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is AEP in?

Utilities, in the Electric, Gas & Water Utilities industry.

NASDAQ · AEPUtilitiesElectric, Gas & Water Utilities

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)

$129.24−0.48%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 2, 2026$130.33▲ 8.68% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $113.70 · High $138.69Nov 2, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

American Electric Power Company closed at $129.24 on Nov 4, down 0.48%, 6.8% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 6.8M shares was 1.98× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +6.2% over one month, -2.5% over six months, +7.8% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $5.45B, up 7.0% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 13.1%.

Short interest was 27.1M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 8.1% from the prior report (5.0% of float, 7.9 days to cover).

Market cap$70.37B544.5M shares

Revenue · quarter$5.45B+7.0% YoY

Diluted EPS$1.30−43.2% YoY

P/E · TTM22.4×P/S 3.1×

Net margin13.1%Gross 70.6%

Dividend yield2.94%$0.95 last paid

52-week range113.70 – 138.69−6.8% from high

Volume6.8M1.98× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d16.4%Annualised

Short % of float5.0%7.9 days to cover

Net cash-$52.82BCash $603.0M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +0.8%1M +6.2%3M +3.2%6M −2.5%YTD +12.1%1Y +7.8%3Y +71.4%5Y +53.3%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Electric, Gas & Water Utilities

Percentile among 119 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum46

Revenue growth52

Net margin60

Value (low P/E)38

Size93

Industry medians: 6-month return −1.0%, revenue growth +6.9%, net margin 12.0%, P/E 21.1×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short27.1M−8.1% vs prior

Days to cover7.9Settled Oct 15

% of float5.0%

Short vol. 10d47.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Electric, Gas & Water Utilities

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
AEPAmerican Electric Power	$129.24	−0.48%	−2.5%	+7.0%	13.1%	22.4	$70.37B
KMIKinder Morgan	$31.52	−4.11%	−0.2%	+9.3%	16.9%	19.5	$70.22B	Compare
RSGRepublic Services	$245.41	+1.05%	+22.9%	+8.2%	13.0%	33.6	$74.76B	Compare
EPDEnterprise Products Partners L.P.	$36.71	−2.11%	−2.3%	+60.8%	10.0%	12.6	$79.27B	Compare
DDominion Energy	$69.75	+4.45%	+13.2%	+24.1%	20.5%	23.1	$61.35B	Compare
TRGPTarga Resources	$285.00	−4.54%	+14.2%	+4.2%	17.1%	27.1	$61.11B	Compare
WMBWilliams Companies	$67.86	−6.36%	−8.0%	+10.3%	21.7%	26.6	$83.00B	Compare
LNGCheniere Energy	$292.02	−6.15%	+11.7%	+39.0%	19.0%	19.7	$59.63B	Compare
CEGConstellation Energy	$245.72	−6.71%	−23.9%	+23.0%	6.8%	25.1	$87.06B	Compare

News about American Electric Power

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AEP Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Growth Outlook and $100B Capital PlanZacks Investment Research · 6d ago▲ Positive AEP (AEP) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesZacks Investment Research · Oct 28, 2026▲ Positive AEP (AEP) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 21, 2026▲ Positive American Electric Power (AEP) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings GrowthZacks Investment Research · Oct 21, 2026▲ Positive American Electric Power vs. GE Vernova: Which Utilities Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool · Jun 22, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does American Electric Power Company do?: American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%).
What is AEP's market cap?: $70.37B, based on the Nov 4 close of $129.24.
What is AEP's P/E ratio?: 22.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $3.14B.
Does American Electric Power Company pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.95 per share (ex-date Aug 10), an annualised yield of 2.94%.
How much of AEP is sold short?: 27.1M shares, 5.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is AEP in?: Utilities, in the Electric, Gas & Water Utilities industry.

About American Electric Power

American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 39% of AEP's capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (28%), renewable energy and hydro (23%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (3%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.

HQ: Columbus, OH17,581 employeesListed Sep 1, 1949aep.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology