American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Stock: Ticks Higher as Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations

By: coin central|2025/05/07 03:15:01
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TLDRAEP stock rose 0.67% to $108.17 after beating Q1 2025 estimatesRevenue climbed 9.3% year-over-year to $5.46 billionEPS jumped to $1.54, topping consensus by 10.79%Total energy sales exceeded analyst forecasts across key segmentsYear-to-date return hits 18.4%, outpacing the S&P 500’s declineAmerican Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEP) shares edged up 0.67% to $108.17 in afternoon trading on May 6, after the utility giant delivered better-than-expected first-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. The solid performance helped AEP extend its strong year-to-date return of 18.4%, well ahead of the broader S&P 500’s 4.7% decline.American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Earnings and Revenue Beat Wall Street ForecastsAEP reported revenue of $5.46 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, marking a 9.3% increase from a year ago and topping Wall Street’s estimate of $5.34 billion. Earnings per share came in at $1.54, up from $1.27 a year earlier and beating the consensus forecast of $1.39 by 10.79%.The company’s total energy sales came in ahead of analyst expectations across multiple categories. Retail electric sales for vertically integrated utilities reached 23,934 GWh, above the 23,696 GWh estimated. Wholesale electric sales also surprised positively, with 4,791 GWh reported versus 3,900 GWh expected.Strong Segment Performance Drives GrowthOperating earnings for AEP’s core businesses mostly beat analyst forecasts. Vertically integrated utilities generated $349.9 million in non-GAAP operating earnings, above the $340.9 million consensus. Transmission and distribution utilities posted $192.3 million, roughly in line with estimates.AEP Transmission Holdco delivered a strong showing with $234.6 million in earnings, beating the $209.6 million projection. Generation and marketing also impressed with $76.3 million, nearly doubling the expected $42 million. Corporate and other segments reported a narrower loss of $29.8 million, compared to an expected $53.2 million loss.Solid Returns Outpacing Market BenchmarksAEP’s stock performance continues to stand out among utility peers and the broader market. Its 26.5% one-year return easily surpasses the S&P 500’s 8.2% gain over the same period. Over five years, AEP shares have returned 64.9%, though still trailing the index’s 96.8% rise.Investors are also eyeing the company’s dividend, with a forward yield of 3.46% and an ex-dividend date of May 9, 2025.Earnings Date and OutlookThe company reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings today, May 6. Management reaffirmed its full-year guidance, underscoring confidence in continued growth as energy sales remain robust.With solid earnings beats and consistent energy demand, AEP appears well-positioned to sustain its upward stock momentum, even as broader markets remain volatile.The post American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Stock: Ticks Higher as Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations appeared first on CoinCentral.

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