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American Electric Power (AEP)

Investor-owned electric utility

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Headquarters: Columbus, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about American Electric Power (AEP)

In short: AEP reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, increased its $78 billion capital plan for data center growth, and faced criticism over executive compensation.

Company announcements

May 5 AEP

AEP reports strong Q1 results

Expands five-year capital plan and secures $16B cost offsets for affordability and future infrastructure.

March 6 AEP

AEP receives $1 million grant for SMR site exploration

A Kentucky Power team joins KNEDA's announcement of the first Nuclear Energy Development Grant recipients. The grant supports future growth and economic development in Kentucky.

February 16 AEP

PJM approves AEP's new transmission project

The project, developed with Transource Energy and FirstEnergy, includes 300 miles of 765-kV lines and substation upgrades for Central Ohio's energy needs.

February 12 AEP

AEP reports solid 2025 financial performance

AEP anticipates 56 GW new load by 2030 with signed agreements and commits to affordability and reliable energy. CEO Bill Fehrman highlights strong positioning for growth.

Media coverage

Yesterday WVTF

AEP teases possibility of leaving regional grid organization

Criticism of the organization that operates the power grid in Virginia and 12 other states, in addition to Washington, DC, ...

June 3 MSN

American States Water, AEP, Entergy among top utilities EPS revision names

Utilities stocks are showing improving earnings momentum as analysts raise profit expectations across several segments of the sector, including water utilities, natural gas distributors, electric...

June 2 The Globe and Mail

American Electric Power (AEP) Gets a Buy from Wells Fargo

Detailed price information for American Electric Power (AEP-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

May 31 MSN

American Electric Power is now threatening to walk away from two of the biggest US power grids — calling AI data center connection delays a breakin…

American Electric Power serves roughly 5.6 million customers across 11 states, operates one of the nation’s largest ...

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