American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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Daily timeframeAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc., an electric public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers. The $68.28B market capitalization puts AEP squarely in large-cap range for its industry. It operates through Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing segments.
Market Cap
$68.28B
Beta
0.50
P/E (TTM)
21.77
P/E (Fwd)
18.29
EPS (TTM)
$5.76
EPS (Fwd)
$6.86
ROE
10.1%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$603.0M
Total Debt
$53.53B
Free CF
-$6.00B
52W Change
14.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where AEP stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, AEP finished 3.90% below its 150-day moving average ($128.59) and 1.30% below its 200-day moving average ($125.20). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is AEP overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, AEP's RSI(14) was 42.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. carries $53.53B in total debt against $603.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 88.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$6.00B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 10.1%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $19.64B to $21.88B.
The relatively low beta of 0.50 suggests AEP is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for American Electric Power Company, Inc. and its sector.