American Electric Power (AEP) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 8/3/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $138.00 to $129.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/31/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $141.00 to $135.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/22/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $136.00 to $139.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/22/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target lowered by BMO Capital Markets from $141.00 to $139.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $145.00 to $146.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/13/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $136.00 to $138.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/1/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target raised by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $147.00 to $154.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $129.00 to $136.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/18/2026 – American Electric Power had its price target lowered by LADENBURG THALM/SH SH from $148.00 to $143.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

American Electric Power Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th will be given a $0.95 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. American Electric Power’s payout ratio is presently 65.18%.

American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) is a major investor-owned electric utility headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company is primarily engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, operating a diverse portfolio of power plants and an extensive high-voltage transmission network. AEP serves retail customers through its regulated utility subsidiaries and provides wholesale power and grid services across multiple regional markets in the United States.

Operations span the full utility value chain: AEP owns and operates generation assets that include fossil-fuel, natural gas, nuclear and hydropower facilities, and it has been adding renewable resources to its mix.