American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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At a glance
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry and is based in the United States. It pays a quarterly dividend of $3.80 a year, a yield of 2.93% at the current price of $129.69. American Electric Power Company has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, which makes it a Dividend Contender. Over the last five years the dividend has grown by an average of 5.7% a year. It paid out 66% of its earnings as dividends. 23 analysts cover it; their average 12-month price target of $140.88 is 8.6% above the current price.
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About American Electric Power Company, Inc.
American Electric Power Company, Inc. , an electric public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing segments.
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