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Compared to Estimates, AEP (AEP) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - American Electric Power (AEP) reported a revenue of $5.09 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, marking an 11.1% year-over-year increase and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.94 billion by 2.92% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $1.43, up from $1.25 a year ago, representing an EPS surprise of 11.72% against the consensus estimate of $1.28 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total Energy Sales for Vertically Integrated Utilities reached 25,276 GWh, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of 25,341.73 GWh [4] - Total Energy Sales for Transmission & Distribution Utilities was 25,025 GWh, exceeding the average estimate of 24,608.63 GWh [4] - Total Energy Sales for Wholesale Electric - Transmission & Distribution Utilities was 464 GWh, significantly higher than the estimated 251.75 GWh [4] - Total Energy Sales for Retail Electric - Transmission & Distribution Utilities totaled 24,561 GWh, surpassing the average estimate of 24,356.88 GWh [4] - Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) for Vertically Integrated Utilities were $296.7 million, above the average estimate of $284.81 million [4] - Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) for Transmission & Distribution Utilities was $224.1 million, slightly below the average estimate of $225.77 million [4] - Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) for Generation & Marketing reached $91.7 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $40.57 million [4] - Operating Earnings (GAAP) for Vertically Integrated Utilities were $432.7 million, well above the average estimate of $259.08 million [4] Stock Performance - AEP shares have returned +4.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]