American Electric Power (AEP) raised its quarterly dividend to $0.97 as it announced a $100 billion five-year capital plan focused on data center demand. The dividend yield is about 3.0%, with earnings comfortably covering the payout. AEP's earnings growth is strong, supported by long-term contracts with data centers, but heavy capital spending means dividend growth will be modest, around 2% annually. A key risk is a December Texas audit that could affect contracted load assumptions and pressure the dividend if new shares are needed for funding.
American Electric Power (AEP) shares trade at USD 126.76 on Pluang as of Nov 06, 2026 04:02 WIB, down 1.92% in the last day. The stock offers a dividend yield of 3%, consistent with the article's mention of its payout. Pluang data shows a market cap of $70.37 billion and a typical hold time of 69 days, indicating steady investor interest amid the company's capital plans.
