American Electric (AEP) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 24 analyst ratings
Based on 8 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | Upgraded | Sector Weight → Overweight | $133.00 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $120.00 from $129.00 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $128.00 from $135.00 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $135.00 from $139.00 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $139.00 from $146.00 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $142.00 from $148.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $129.00 from $138.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $135.00 from $141.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $139.00 from $141.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Overweight | $139.00 from $136.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $146.00 from $145.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Downgraded | Buy → Neutral | $147.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $138.00 from $136.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Ladenburg Thalmann | Maintained | Buy | $143.00 from $148.00 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $145.00 from $148.00 | May 29, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $148.00 from $141.00 | May 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $136.00 from $135.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $141.00 from $130.00 | May 6, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $148.00 from $144.00 | May 6, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Perform | $140.00 from $131.00 | May 6, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for AEP stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for American Electric (AEP) is $135.38, with a high estimate of $147.00 and a low of $120.00, across 8 analysts.
Is AEP a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering American Electric currently average a Buy rating: 14 buy, 10 hold and 0 sell, from 24 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for AEP?
The average price target of $135.38 implies 8.92% upside from the last price of $124.29.
What is the latest analyst rating on AEP?
On Oct 13, 2026, Keybanc upgraded American Electric to Overweight with a price target of $133.00.
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