Earnings Results
American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) reported quarterly earnings results on October 28, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Utilities company reported earnings per share of $2.23, beating the consensus estimate of $2.04 by $0.19 per share. Revenue came in at $6.8B, beating the estimate of $6.5B.
Company Overview
American Electric Power's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $129.28 with a market capitalization of $72.4B.
American Electric Power's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking American Electric Power should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
American Electric Power Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q3 (Oct 2026) | $2.23 | $2.04 | +9.3% |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $1.36 | $1.50 | -9.3% |
| Q1 (May 2026) | $1.64 | $1.56 | +5.1% |
| Q4 (Feb 2026) | $1.19 | $1.14 | +4.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does American Electric Power report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our AEP earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did AEP beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q3 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our AEP earnings page.