American Electric Power (AEP) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+15.62%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$112.72

Current price$130.33

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,156.20

YTD rank#216 of 500

SectorUtilities

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AEP vs its sector

Utilities sector average+6.37%

AEP YTD+15.62%

Difference+9.25 pts

Stocks in sector31

Outperforming its sector. AEP is 9.25 points ahead of the Utilities sector average, which covers 31 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

American Electric Power (AEP) is up +15.62% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #216 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $112.72 and trades at $130.33 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,156.20 today. That puts it 9.25 points ahead of the Utilities sector average of +6.37%.

Recent performance

American Electric Power (AEP) has gained 9.00% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 11.35%, and gained 2.32% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 4.84%). It is trading 5.31% below its 52-week high of $137.64, set on 2026-06-26. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest AEP news

Barclays Adjusts Price Target on American Electric Power to $132 From $120MT Newswires · 2026-11-02
Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on American Electric Power to $149 From $146MT Newswires · 2026-11-02
How Much AEP and Portland General Electric Stock It Takes for Your Utility to Pay Your Electric Bill24/7 Wall St. · 2026-11-01
Is American Electric Power Still The Business You Bought?Trefis · 2026-10-31
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: $100 Billion Capital ...GuruFocus.com · 2026-10-30

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AEP YTD return FAQ

What is American Electric Power (AEP)'s YTD return in 2026?

American Electric Power (AEP) is up +15.62% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was American Electric Power (AEP)'s price at the start of 2026?

American Electric Power (AEP) closed at $112.72 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $130.33 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does American Electric Power (AEP) rank by YTD return in 2026?

American Electric Power (AEP) ranks #216 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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