American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)
Company Info
US0255371017
025537101
Jan 2, 1970
Highlights
$55.04B
$5.18
19.89
2.42
$20.16B
$12.62B
$7.26B
$82.82 - $109.50
$108.97
3.86%
4.76
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Performance
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Returns By Period
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) returned 13.77% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.37% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AEP returned 10.22% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
AEP
13.77%
-3.48%
8.95%
15.37%
9.96%
10.22%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.79%
1.49%
12.35%
15.37%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AEP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.65% | 8.83% | 3.04% | -0.85% | -4.04% | 13.77% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.79% | 10.28% | 1.07% | -0.08% | 5.93% | -2.78% | 11.83% | 3.13% | 2.31% | -3.75% | 2.11% | -7.64% | 18.18% |
| 2023 | -1.04% | -5.51% | 3.43% | 1.57% | -9.25% | 1.30% | 0.64% | -6.52% | -4.06% | 0.43% | 6.51% | 2.10% | -10.98% |
| 2022 | 1.61% | 1.15% | 10.06% | -0.66% | 3.76% | -5.97% | 2.73% | 2.46% | -13.72% | 1.70% | 11.13% | -1.91% | 10.38% |
| 2021 | -2.83% | -6.64% | 13.16% | 4.73% | -2.23% | -1.64% | 4.17% | 2.49% | -9.37% | 4.35% | -3.42% | 9.77% | 10.68% |
| 2020 | 10.27% | -13.76% | -10.40% | 3.91% | 3.49% | -6.58% | 9.09% | -8.52% | 3.68% | 10.03% | -4.83% | -1.91% | -9.01% |
| 2019 | 5.86% | 3.44% | 3.20% | 2.15% | 1.48% | 2.19% | -0.23% | 4.58% | 2.79% | 0.75% | -2.48% | 3.46% | 30.52% |
| 2018 | -6.51% | -3.73% | 4.59% | 2.03% | -2.00% | 1.91% | 2.73% | 1.72% | -1.19% | 3.50% | 6.92% | -3.86% | 5.38% |
| 2017 | 1.75% | 5.52% | 0.24% | 1.04% | 6.74% | -3.22% | 1.54% | 5.25% | -4.60% | 5.94% | 5.19% | -5.23% | 20.95% |
| 2016 | 4.63% | 2.19% | 7.53% | -4.37% | 2.82% | 8.28% | -1.13% | -6.05% | -0.56% | 0.98% | -8.07% | 6.62% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 3.44% | -7.54% | -2.31% | 1.10% | -0.07% | -5.90% | 6.80% | -3.12% | 4.73% | -0.37% | -0.14% | 4.03% | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 4.43% | 3.93% | 0.92% | 6.22% | 0.09% | 4.54% | -6.78% | 4.31% | -2.77% | 11.74% | -0.47% | 5.51% | 35.05% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 78, AEP is among the top 22% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
American Electric Power Company, Inc. provided a 3.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.67 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 20 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.67 | $3.57 | $3.37 | $3.17 | $3.00 | $2.84 | $2.71 | $2.53 | $2.39 | $2.27 | $2.15 | $2.03 |
Dividend yield | 3.56% | 3.87% | 4.15% | 3.34% | 3.37% | 3.41% | 2.87% | 3.39% | 3.25% | 3.61% | 3.69% | 3.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Electric Power Company, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $1.86 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $3.57 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $3.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $3.17 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $3.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $2.84 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $2.71 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $2.53 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $2.39 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $2.27 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $2.15 |
| 2014 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $2.03 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.56%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a payout ratio of 62.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that American Electric Power Company, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Electric Power Company, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Electric Power Company, Inc. was 62.75%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1008 trading sessions.
The current American Electric Power Company, Inc. drawdown is 4.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.75% | May 25, 2001 | 343 | Oct 9, 2002 | 1008 | Oct 10, 2006 | 1351 |
| -57.92% | Jan 14, 1971 | 996 | Dec 23, 1974 | 3777 | Dec 1, 1989 | 4773 |
| -48.43% | Apr 25, 2007 | 472 | Mar 9, 2009 | 706 | Dec 22, 2011 | 1178 |
| -46.01% | Oct 9, 1998 | 358 | Mar 10, 2000 | 184 | Nov 30, 2000 | 542 |
| -32.91% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 508 | Mar 28, 2022 | 532 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Electric Power Company, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of American Electric Power Company, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 6.2% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Electric Power Company, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AEP, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Currently, AEP has a P/E ratio of 19.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AEP compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. AEP currently has a PEG ratio of 2.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AEP relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Currently, AEP has a P/S ratio of 2.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AEP in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Currently, AEP has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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