American Electric Power(US:AEP) ZACKS·2025-10-29 15:30Core Insights - American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) reported third-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.80, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 by 0.6% and declining 2.7% from $1.85 in the same quarter last year [1][8] - Total revenues for AEP reached $6.01 billion, representing a 10.9% increase from $5.42 billion in the year-ago quarter and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.65 billion by 6.5% [2][8] - AEP reaffirmed its 2025 operating earnings guidance, expecting earnings in the range of $5.75-$5.95 per share, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $5.90 per share, above the midpoint of the company's projected range [5][8] Revenue Performance - AEP's total revenues increased to $6.01 billion, up 10.9% from $5.42 billion in the previous year [2][8] Segmental Performance - Vertically Integrated Utility Operations: Operating earnings increased slightly to $573.5 million from $572.4 million year-over-year [3] - Transmission & Distribution Utilities: Operating earnings rose to $259.1 million from $245.2 million in the year-ago quarter [3] - AEP Transmission Holdco: This segment's operating earnings decreased to $199.9 million from $214.7 million in the previous year [3] - Generation and Marketing: Operating earnings fell to $48.4 million from $99.2 million year-over-year [4] - All Other: This segment reported an operating loss of $118 million, which was an improvement from a loss of $146.1 million in the year-ago quarter [4] Future Outlook - AEP has reaffirmed its 2025 operating earnings guidance, maintaining expectations of $5.75-$5.95 per share [5][8] Market Position - AEP currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6]