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BTIG Upgrades American Electric Power (AEP) to Buy

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:35:43 -0400

(Updated - October 20, 2026 5:35 AM EDT)

BTIG analyst Alex Kania upgraded American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $147.00.

The analyst comments "We upgrade shares of AEP to Buy from Neutral with a $147 price target. AEP has been successful in leveraging its core geographical footprint and forward-thinking work on optimizing time to power to become one of the core large load growth plays. We believe that upside momentum will continue into the fall earnings/EEI season with higher capex and identified upsides. AEP's work to get customers lined up with power beyond just

BTIG Upgrades American Electric Power (AEP) to Buy

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:35:43 -0400

(Updated - October 20, 2026 5:35 AM EDT)

BTIG analyst Alex Kania upgraded American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $147.00.

BTIG Upgrades American Electric Power (AEP) to Buy

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:35:43 -0400

(Updated - October 20, 2026 5:35 AM EDT)

BTIG analyst Alex Kania upgraded American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $147.00.

BTIG Upgrades American Electric Power (AEP) to Buy

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:35:43 -0400

(Updated - October 20, 2026 5:35 AM EDT)

BTIG analyst Alex Kania upgraded American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $147.00.

American Electric Power (AEP) PT Lowered to $135 at BMO Capital

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:57:59 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker lowered the price target on American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) to $135.00 (from $139.00) while maintaining a Market Perform rating.

The analyst commented: "AEP reports 3Q26 EPS October 28. We raise our 3Q26E EPS estimate to $2.08, slightly above FactSet/Bloomberg median EPS of $2.01/$2.04. Importantly, we expect management to raise the long-term EPS CAGR to 9-10% with its 3Q26 refresh, as incremental load-related investments add further upside to its 5- year capital plan, further extending its long-term growth outlook. We estimate 2027-2031 capex of ~$91-93bn/+17-19%, lifting its rate base CAGR to ~12% from 11%, and

American Electric Power (AEP) PT Lowered to $135 at BMO Capital

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:57:59 -0400

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker lowered the price target on American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) to $135.00 (from $139.00) while maintaining a Market Perform rating.

American Electric Power (AEP) PT Lowered to $135 at JPMorgan

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:50:37 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Jeremy Tonet lowered the price target on American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) to $135.00 (from $140.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

AEP, Amazon, and X-energy to study nuclear plant in Indiana

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:31:33 -0400

American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) announced a joint development agreement with X-energy (NASDAQ: XE) to evaluate the feasibility of a 960-megawatt small modular reactor project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County, Indiana. Amazon is supporting the project through a separate funding agreement.

The proposed facility would use X-energy's Xe-100 reactor technology, consisting of 12 units of 80 megawatts each, configured in groups of four. The companies are evaluating the former site of Indiana Michigan Power's Breed Generating Station as a potential location.

If the project proceeds to construction and commercial operation, Amazon intends to purchase the power under a

AEP, Amazon, and X-energy to study nuclear plant in Indiana

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:31:33 -0400

If the project proceeds to construction and commercial operation, Amazon intends to purchase the power under a

AEP Partners with Amazon and X-energy to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy in Indiana