AEP
AM ELECTRIC (AEP)
NASDAQ
$120.01+$0.44 (+0.37%)
Price as of Oct 02, 2026 7:57 PM EDT
  • $65.1B
    Market Cap
  • 8.08%
    1-Year Change
  • Utilities - Regulated Electric
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 23
  • Momentum Score: 57
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 76
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Bloom Energy vs. Eos Energy Enterprises: Which Energy Storage Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two energy storage companies: Bloom Energy, a mature fuel cell provider with strong partnerships and profitability, and Eos Energy Enterprises, an emerging zinc-based battery manufacturer with explosive revenue growth but significant losses. Despite Bloom's higher valuation multiples, Eos is recommended for its attractive P/S ratio, recent business advances, and strong 2026 pipeline, while Bloom benefits from the AI datacenter boom with expected 85% revenue growth.

09/22/2026, 4:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. Plug Power: Which Fuel Cell Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Bloom Energy and Plug Power represent different approaches to the hydrogen and fuel cell market. Bloom Energy focuses on solid-oxide fuel cells for data centers with strong near-term profitability prospects, while Plug Power is building a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem with significant long-term potential. Despite Bloom's superior current financials and expected profitability in 2026, the article recommends Plug Power as the better long-term buy due to its dramatically lower P/S ratio and positioning in the growing renewable hydrogen market.

09/22/2026, 3:24 PM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. GE Vernova: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Bloom Energy and GE Vernova represent different approaches to the energy infrastructure market. Bloom Energy focuses on distributed fuel cell technology for data centers with 37.3% revenue growth but operates at a loss with high debt levels. GE Vernova, a diversified industrial giant generating 25% of global electricity, demonstrates profitability with 12.8% net margins, zero debt, and record backlogs. The article recommends GE Vernova for long-term investors seeking a more established, scalable foundation, while Bloom Energy appeals to those comfortable with higher growth and risk.

09/15/2026, 10:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. Diamondback Energy: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Bloom Energy, a clean energy innovator in solid oxide fuel cells for AI data centers, with Diamondback Energy, a traditional oil and gas producer in the Permian Basin. While Bloom Energy shows impressive 37.3% revenue growth, it remains unprofitable with a P/E ratio of 350.25. Diamondback Energy demonstrates superior profitability with $1.7B net income, a P/E of 39.86, and robust free cash flow of $5.5B. The author recommends Diamondback Energy for 2026 due to its profitable operations, growing dividend, and emerging AI energy partnerships, though acknowledges Bloom Energy's high-growth potential for risk-tolerant investors.

09/15/2026, 10:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. Eos Energy Enterprises: Which Energy Storage Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two energy storage companies: Bloom Energy, which provides solid oxide fuel cell systems for AI data centers with $2B+ revenue and a path to profitability, and Eos Energy Enterprises, which manufactures zinc-based long-duration storage with explosive 630% revenue growth but significant losses and negative equity. The author recommends Bloom Energy for 2026 due to its ability to meet immediate data center demand, despite acknowledging Eos's exciting growth potential.

08/28/2026, 11:12 AM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. the Grid: Why Data Centers Are Choosing Fuel Cells

AI-driven data centers face severe power constraints as electricity demand is projected to reach 565 TWh by 2026. Bloom Energy's solid-oxide fuel cells offer a rapid deployment alternative to traditional grid upgrades, enabling installation in under two months. The company has secured major deals with Oracle, Brookfield, and others, achieving $1.065 billion in Q2 revenue (166% growth) with 34% gross margins. However, the stock's sustainability depends on continued hyperscaler infrastructure spending.

07/31/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. Eos Energy Enterprises: Which Power Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Bloom Energy and Eos Energy Enterprises both target the AI infrastructure energy boom through different technologies—solid oxide fuel cells and zinc-based batteries respectively. While Bloom has achieved $2B revenue with positive cash flow and major partnerships, its valuation has surged significantly. Eos is growing faster with expected revenue tripling but faces profitability challenges and litigation risks. The analyst recommends Eos as the better buy due to superior growth prospects and more attractive valuation metrics despite higher execution risk.

07/07/2026, 9:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Up 275% This Year: Is It Too Late to Buy Bloom Energy Stock?

Bloom Energy stock has surged 275% in 2026 as AI data centers drive demand for its fuel cell power systems. Major customers like Oracle and partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management validate the technology, with strong Q1 financials showing 130% revenue growth. However, the stock's rich 38x sales valuation, customer concentration risk, and sharp rally suggest investors should build positions gradually rather than buy aggressively.

06/29/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX's Out-of-This-World Plan Has Flaws. That Bodes Well for This Terrestial Stock.

SpaceX plans to build orbital AI data centers to solve terrestrial energy and environmental concerns, but the concept faces significant technical and financial hurdles. Orbital data centers would cost three times more than ground-based facilities and require a 70% cost reduction to become competitive by 2040. Meanwhile, demand for terrestrial data centers will continue growing, benefiting electric utility companies like American Electric Power.

06/27/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

American Electric Power vs. GE Vernova: Which Utilities Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Both American Electric Power and GE Vernova are benefiting from unprecedented demand driven by the AI data center boom. AEP operates the largest U.S. electric transmission system with steady 11% rate base growth projected through 2030, while GE Vernova is a global power generation leader with a massive $163 billion backlog expected to reach $200 billion by 2027. Despite AEP's conservative valuation and stable dividend, the analyst recommends GE Vernova due to its superior growth trajectory and record free cash flow generation.

06/22/2026, 5:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Big Tech's AI Spending Is on Track to Top $700 Billion This Year. Here's Who May Cash In Next.

Big Tech companies (Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta) are collectively spending over $700 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, primarily on data centers and chips. Electric utilities, particularly American Electric Power (AEP), are emerging as overlooked beneficiaries, with AEP securing 63 gigawatts of contracted load by 2030 (89% from data centers). AEP raised its five-year capital plan to $78 billion and expects operating earnings to grow above 9% annually, though risks include grid connection delays, regulatory approval, and potential AI spending slowdowns.

06/03/2026, 10:11 PM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy vs. Plug Power: Which Hydrogen Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two hydrogen fuel cell companies: Bloom Energy, which focuses on stationary power systems for data centers and critical infrastructure, and Plug Power, which aims to build a vertically integrated hydrogen network. Despite Plug Power's lower valuation multiple, Bloom Energy is recommended as the better 2026 investment due to its positive free cash flow, strong revenue growth (130% last quarter), profitability improvements, and major partnerships like the $5 billion deal with Brookfield for AI data centers. Plug Power faces profitability challenges with a $1.6 billion net loss in FY2025 and negative free cash flow of $661.5 million.

05/30/2026, 3:02 PM • The Motley Fool

3 High Yield Utility Stocks With Safe Dividends

The article recommends three utility stocks as defensive investments against potential economic downturns driven by persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions. American Electric Power (AEP) exceeded earnings expectations with strong revenue and raised its dividend while guiding higher EPS growth. Consolidated Edison (ED) reported revenue growth and has increased dividends for 52 consecutive years, qualifying as a Dividend King. American Water Works (AWK) raised its dividend by 8.2% and reaffirmed its long-term growth targets, with consistent revenue increases driven by rate case wins.

05/28/2026, 5:20 PM • Investing

The AI Power Infrastructure Trade Has Never Been Stronger, But One Space Race Could Change That

Hut 8 and Fluence Energy have secured major contracts positioning them as critical suppliers for AI infrastructure. Hut 8 signed a $9.8 billion 15-year lease at its Beacon Point campus, while Fluence qualified as a pre-qualified supplier to major hyperscalers for energy storage. However, emerging orbital data center projects from Google and SpaceX pose a long-term structural risk to ground-based power infrastructure investments, though economics remain unfavorable before 2030.

05/14/2026, 12:30 PM • Benzinga

IEP Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

Icahn Enterprises reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $459 million ($0.71 per unit) with adjusted EBITDA loss of $216 million, primarily due to $425 million in refining hedge losses and $158 million in unrealized derivative losses. Leadership transitioned from Andrew Teno to Ted Papapostolou as CEO. The investment funds returned 4.4% excluding hedges but -8.2% including them. Portfolio positions showed mixed results with several holdings posting gains, while operating segments faced headwinds from restructuring, supply chain disruptions, and competitive pressures.

05/06/2026, 10:34 AM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$119.37
$121.80
$119.57
1-Year Range
$113.70
$138.69
$119.57
Latest Close$119.57
Change
-$0.18 (-0.15%)
Volume5,539,042
Market Cap$65.1B
Shares Outstanding544.4M
P/E (TTM)19.98
Diluted EPS (TTM)$5.98
Enterprise Value$70.7B

Information as of 10/02/2026

Company Profile

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
https://www.aep.com
$65.1B
Market Cap
$3.3B
Net Income
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric
1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215-2373
614 716 1000

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. The company generates electricity using coal and lignite, nuclear, natural gas, renewable, hydro, solar, wind, and other energy sources; owns, operates, maintains, and invests in transmission infrastructure; and engages in the retail supply, and wholesale energy trading and marketing businesses. It operates approximately 252,000 circuit miles of distribution lines; 38,000 circuit miles of transmission lines; and 25,000 MWs of regulated owned generating capacity. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Executives

  • William J. Fehrman
  • Douglas A. Cannon
  • Trevor Ian Mihalik
  • Robert Berntsen
  • Alicia R. Knapp

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Mutual Funds9.3B (54.52%)
  • Institutions7.7B (45.47%)
  • Insiders1.6M (0.010%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)