Analysis: American Electric Power Company, Inc.

US:AEP

Why is American Electric Power Company, Inc. stock rising?

  • AEP raised its FY2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25-$6.55 per share and reaffirmed a greater-than-9% EPS CAGR through 2030.
  • AEP increased its 2026-2030 capital plan to $78 billion from $72 billion, adding approved transmission projects and I&M gas generation.
  • AEP was awarded 330 miles of predominantly 765-kV transmission lines in Ohio and Indiana, with in-service dates toward the end of the plan.
  • AEP has secured approximately 13 gigawatts of gas turbine capacity for deployment through 2031, with additional access to turbine slots through 2035.
  • AEP is advancing the Piketon, Ohio transmission opportunity and expects to execute documents in the third quarter before regulatory review.

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