James O'Neil Overview Utilities are stable businesses that investors seek for dividend income. Some utilities like Vistra (VST) have raised their stock price hugely (Figure 1). I wonder if American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) can capture that growth and enjoy its high dividend yield (3.53%) Figure 1: Seeking Alpha I recommend holding on to AEP because, as a regulated utility, it won’t capture the full potential of data centers' growing electricity needs. Even the new CEO is a tailwind fo ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for American Electric Power (AEP) . Shares have added about 0.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is AEP due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. American Electric Q2 Earnings Beat, Reve ...

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is deploying systematic investments in infrastructural upgrades to enhance the reliability of its operations and serve its utility customers efficiently. The company is also making consistent investments to boost its renewable generation portfolio.However, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company faces risks like rising interest rates and an unfavorable financial position, which act as a headwind.AEP’s Tailwinds American Electric has a capital investment plan of $43 bill ...

Operating company presidents and chief nuclear officer will report directly to AEP President and CEO Bill FehrmanPeggy Simmons appointed executive vice president of Regulatory and Chief Administrative Officer to lead safety, regulatory, procurement and sustainability functions in addition to customer operations and economic development effortsCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced organizational changes to advance the company's focus on improving ...

For those looking to find strong Utilities stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has American Electric Power (AEP) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Utilities peers, we might be able to answer that question.American Electric Power is one of 105 companies in the Utilities group. The Utilities group currently sits at #6 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank con ...

PALO ALTO, CA, Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverCharge, a leading provider of large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and part of SK Group, today announced a strategic collaboration with Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), owned and operated by American Electric Power (AEP). PSO serves over 575,000 Oklahoma customers, providing them with a system of reliable electric services across a variety of needs. In responding to customers’ needs for EV charging options, PSO's objective of wor ...

A view of an electric power line. energyy As a dividend growth investor, I like to invest in companies with proven business models, growth tailwinds, and investment-grade balance sheets. This is because an established business model conveys a sense of reliability and predictability. That usually translates into a consistent dividend, which is important to me. Growth catalysts are also critical to me because I need my income to at least keep up with inflation for me to achieve and sustain financial indepen ...

文章核心观点 - 美联储迟迟未能放松货币政策,导致市场波动加剧[1][2] - 劳动力市场疲软,加剧了经济衰退的担忧,预计美联储将在未来几个月内大幅降息[2][3] - 美联储主席鲍威尔表示,美联储将降低借贷成本,因为最近的通胀压力有所缓解[4] - 市场参与者预计美联储将在9月会议上降息25个基点,并在今年剩余时间内至少再降息3次[5][6] 行业和公司分析 公用事业行业 - 美国电力公司(AEP)料将从降息周期中获益,因为低利率环境有助于降低其债务水平[8] - AEP当前年度盈利预期增长6.5%[9] 半导体行业 - 美光科技(MU)将从低利率环境中获益,因为其现金流不会受到干扰,且借贷成本下降将提升利润率[10] - MU当前年度盈利预期增长126.1%[11] 黄金行业 - 巴rick黄金(GOLD)的利润率有望提高,因为降息后资金将从固定收益投资转向黄金[12] - GOLD当前年度盈利预期增长38.1%[13] 房地产行业 - 美联储放松货币政策拉低了抵押贷款利率,将提振房地产需求,利好房地产建筑商如PulteGroup[14] - PHM当前年度盈利预期增长近14%[15] 总结 - 上述公司股票在过去一年中分别上涨了21.9%、36.3%、4.4%和46.4%[16]

Markets continued to fall today as Friday’s jobs report showed the US labor force continued to cool while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, its highest peak since 2021.Also extending this week’s selloff was underwhelming Q3 guidance from several big tech firms. However, the utility sector may be one to consider amid heightened market volatility and the potential resurgence of broader economic fears.That said, here are three top utility stocks that have essential services and generous dividends to support ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Even though momentum is a popular stock char ...