American Electric Power Stock News

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 93 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 10, 2025, and is the company's 459th consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend.

Indiana Michigan Power Rockport Plant site identified as potential location for a Small Modular Reactor Following positive community discussions, Appalachian Power submits grant application to support permitting process at Joshua Falls site COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is seeking grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) to support...

A 50/50 strategic partnership between KKR and PSP Investments agrees to acquire 19.9% non-controlling equity interest in two AEP Transcos for $2.82 billion Transaction provides highly efficient financing to support AEP's five-year, $54 billion capital investment plan, enhance reliability for customers and strengthen balance sheet COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric P...

The S&P 500 notched a rip-roaring 53.2% gain in the two-year period from 2023 through 2024. Passive income collected from most dividend stocks during this period pales in comparison to the capital gains of the broader market.

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Trevor I. Mihalik executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Jan. 20.

Long-term rates have risen, creating potential buying opportunities for utilities like AEP, AWK, AWR, BKH, ES, EVRG, SJW, WEC, WTRG, and XEL. These utilities have strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and investment-grade balance sheets, offering potential total returns of 20% to 56% by 2025. Despite rate sensitivity, these utilities are well-positioned for long-term growth with secure di...

This past summer, utilities were one of the best-performing stock market sectors year to date -- even better than technology. Despite a sustained rally in the S&P 500, many top utility stocks have sold off in recent months, including industry leaders like Southern Company (SO -0.20%), American Electric Power (AEP -0.22%), and NextEra Energy (NEE 0.46%).

Market volatility can offer buying opportunities, but emotional reactions can lead to costly mistakes; focus on fundamentals to maintain perspective. AEP's five-year capital spending plan and robust growth outlook, driven by data centers, make it a compelling investment. AEP's financial health, undervaluation, and strong dividend growth potential justify a buy rating, with expected 30% cumulati...