AEP
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American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP) closed at $136.91 as of 2026-05-01, trading 49.0% above its 200-week moving average of $91.89. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 47.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, AEP is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.77 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 3308 weeks of data, AEP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AEP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.0%.
With a market cap of $74.4 billion, AEP is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 12.5%. The stock trades at 2.4x book value.
Share count has increased 5.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AEP would have grown to $1934, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. AEP has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AEP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AEP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying AEP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.6% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +12.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 77% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +29.8% vs +21.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AEP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AEP has crossed below its 200-week MA 32 times with an average 1-year return of +3.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1962 | Dec 1962 | 1 | 0.1% | +15.6% | +16028.7% |
| Feb 1963 | Mar 1963 | 1 | 1.6% | +28.4% | +16078.4% |
| Feb 1966 | Mar 1966 | 4 | 7.7% | +6.0% | +13375.3% |
| Mar 1966 | Oct 1966 | 31 | 17.1% | +4.7% | +13407.9% |
| Nov 1966 | Jan 1967 | 9 | 3.6% | -10.0% | +13114.8% |
| Feb 1967 | Nov 1968 | 90 | 19.9% | -8.4% | +12966.5% |
| Dec 1968 | Jan 1969 | 7 | 6.2% | -26.1% | +13341.6% |
| Feb 1969 | May 1969 | 13 | 7.9% | -22.1% | +13924.0% |
| May 1969 | Dec 1971 | 133 | 34.0% | -26.3% | +13720.1% |
| Apr 1972 | May 1972 | 4 | 2.7% | -3.2% | +15898.3% |
| May 1972 | Jul 1972 | 6 | 4.4% | +2.7% | +16014.3% |
| Aug 1973 | Aug 1973 | 2 | 1.0% | -26.9% | +16548.8% |
| Nov 1973 | Dec 1973 | 5 | 5.2% | -33.7% | +16538.5% |
| Apr 1974 | Oct 1975 | 78 | 40.0% | -23.6% | +16062.3% |
| Sep 1979 | Apr 1980 | 31 | 15.1% | +0.2% | +12283.7% |
| Aug 1980 | Sep 1980 | 4 | 1.5% | +1.2% | +12007.6% |
| Sep 1980 | Jan 1981 | 15 | 10.9% | +4.4% | +12256.4% |
| Jan 1981 | Jun 1981 | 20 | 9.9% | +12.2% | +12347.9% |
| Aug 1981 | Aug 1981 | 1 | 0.5% | +12.7% | +11860.7% |
| Jun 1994 | Jul 1994 | 2 | 3.1% | +36.5% | +2052.6% |
| Jun 1999 | Sep 2000 | 63 | 30.8% | -11.3% | +1029.6% |
| Sep 2000 | Sep 2000 | 1 | 2.7% | +35.6% | +1034.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Jan 2004 | 81 | 49.3% | -13.7% | +931.1% |
| Apr 2004 | Jun 2004 | 9 | 7.9% | +15.1% | +951.0% |
| Jun 2004 | Aug 2004 | 5 | 4.4% | +21.2% | +915.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2009 | 63 | 32.3% | -12.0% | +635.8% |
| Jan 2010 | Jul 2010 | 23 | 9.5% | +8.7% | +637.7% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 0.0% | +23.7% | +119.4% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 2 | 1.5% | +12.9% | +84.6% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 0.1% | +8.8% | +81.9% |
| Jul 2023 | Jan 2024 | 22 | 12.7% | +30.8% | +86.9% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 4 | 6.0% | +30.3% | +91.3% |
| Average | 23 | — | +3.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AEP below its 200-week moving average?
No. American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP) is currently 49.0% above its 200-week moving average of $91.89. It would need to fall to $91.89 to cross below the line.
What is AEP's 200-week moving average price?
American Electric Power Company Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $91.89 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AEP drops below its 200-week moving average?
AEP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +3.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is AEP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AEP as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 73 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 12.5%. Price-to-book is 2.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AEP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in AEP would have grown to $1934, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. AEP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AEP pay a dividend?
Yes. American Electric Power Company Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 278.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01