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AEP American Electric Power SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

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CIK 4904129 filings
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AEP at a glance

American Electric Power (AEP, SEC CIK 4904) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 12, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 30, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 5, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.

  • For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), American Electric Power (AEP) reported revenue of $21.7 billion (up 8.7% from FY2024) and net income of $3.6 billion. Diluted EPS was $6.66.
  • As of June 30, 2026, 64 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding American Electric Power (AEP) shares worth $36.8 billion in 13F-HR filings.
  • In the last 90 days, AEP insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 open-market sale ($250K) on Form 4, a net sale of $250K.

Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).

Revenue · FY2025
$21.7B
+8.7% vs prior year
Insiders · 90 days
0 buys · 1 sell
Net −$250K
13F holders
64 funds
$36.8B · +3 vs prior quarter
Latest 8-K
Sep 30, 2026
Item 5.02

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Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025

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Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk: Possible FERC and state commission disallowance of recovery of capital improvements, impacting cost recovery of investments across multiple states
  • Geopolitical/macroeconomic risk: Concentration risk in AEP Texas with 38% operating revenue from two largest REPs, vulnerable to ERCOT market and REP financial instability
  • Operational/supply chain risk: Execution risks on projects driven by supply chain disruption, inflation, labor shortages, and regulatory approvals impacting major infrastructure expansions
  • Competitive risk: Advances in batteries, solar, and wind technologies lowering costs and threatening displacement of AEP’s central generation assets
  • Financial risk: Potential challenge and adjustment of FERC formula transmission rates could cause revenue reductions and refunds, affecting future cash flows

Business Overview

  • Core business model: Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution across multiple subsidiaries
  • No new products, services, or segments introduced or emphasized in 2026 filing
  • Continued emphasis on corporate governance with updated disclosure policies for ethics and insider trading compliance
  • Equity compensation: 2,199,734 securities outstanding, 8,909,934 available for issuance as of Dec 31, 2025
  • Audit fees for subsidiaries increased slightly in 2025, e.g. AEP Texas $1.50M vs $1.45M in 2024, reflecting steady professional service costs

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • No revenue, profitability, or segment performance data provided in MD&A section
  • Key risks: economic conditions, inflation, regulation changes, natural disasters, fuel costs, capital market volatility, cybersecurity threats
  • Forward-looking risks include regulatory changes, market demand fluctuations, fuel supply, litigation, and technological shifts
  • Management outlook includes uncertainty from economic, regulatory, and operational factors impacting cost recovery and financial performance

AI summary of the AEP 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K

AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis

Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Q2 earnings $713M vs $1.226B YoY, down $513M, driven by lapsed $480M FERC NOLC benefit
  • Operating earnings $742M vs $766M YoY, with no operating-margin percentage disclosed
  • Best driver: transmission investment and data-processing load growth; worst: residential sales volumes after favorable 2025 weather
  • $78B five-year capital plan, including 1,013 MW acquired generation and approximately 12,100 MW sought through RFPs
  • Near-term headwinds: PJM reform uncertainty, customer affordability, tariffs, capital costs, wildfire exposure, and data-center demand variability

Risk Factors

  • No material changes to 2025 Form 10-K risk factors as of June 30, 2026
  • No newly added risk factor or stated trigger this quarter
  • No new regulatory, legal, or compliance risk identified in the filing
  • Carried-forward risks remain the most relevant operational and market exposures
  • Forward sale transactions with Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley create ongoing equity-financing exposure

AI summary of the AEP 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K

AI 8-K Current Report Analysis

The most recent material events, by 8-K item

Filed Sep 30, 2026Full analysis →

Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers

  • Alicia Knapp departed involuntarily as President, Nuclear Development, effective September 29, 2026
  • Severance contingent on agreement, release of claims, and one-year noncompetition covenant
Filed Jul 30, 2026Full analysis →

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • AEP furnished financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026
  • Detailed results and management commentary are contained in Exhibit 99.1

Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1

  • Q2 operating EPS $1.36 vs $1.43; GAAP EPS $1.31 vs $2.29, reflecting prior-year transmission sale and tax-related items
  • Full-year 2026 operating EPS guidance raised to $6.25–$6.55 from $6.15–$6.45
Filed Jul 21, 2026Full analysis →

Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers

  • Board additions effective July 20, 2026: Marriott chairman David S. Marriott and Equinix executive chairman Charles J. Meyers
  • Marriott joins Audit and Technology Committees, adding hospitality operations and public-company governance experience

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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)

Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners

InsiderTypeDatePrice
Ferneau Kelly JFOct 1, 2026$119.75
Berntsen RobertFOct 1, 2026$119.75
Marriott David SASep 30, 2026$118.64
McCarthy Margaret MASep 30, 2026$118.64
Tucker Sara MartinezASep 30, 2026$118.64
FOWKE BENJAMIN G S IIIASep 30, 2026$118.64
Roberts DarylASep 30, 2026$118.64
Meyers Charles JASep 30, 2026$118.64

Financial Summary
XBRL

Annual financial summary from SEC XBRL data
MetricFY2023FY2024FY2025
Profitability
Revenue$19.5B$20.0B$21.7B
Operating Income$3.6B$4.3B$5.3B
Net Income$2.2B$3.0B$3.6B
Op. Margin18.3%21.6%24.5%
Net Margin11.3%14.9%16.5%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets$96.7B$103.1B$114.5B
Equity$25.2B$26.9B$31.1B
ROE8.7%11.0%11.5%
Per Share
EPS$4.24$5.58$6.66
Cash Flow
Operating CF-$6.8B$6.9B

Source: XBRL data in American Electric Power (AEP)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →

13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend

Latest: Q2 2026

Aggregate AEP share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.

Quarterly totals table
AEP shares held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter
QuarterFundsTotal value
Q2 202664$36.78B
Q1 202661$29.30B
Q4 202557$25.67B
Q3 202563$23.61B
Q2 202557$20.97B
Q1 202555$17.11B
Q4 202452$11.58B
Q3 202445$6.70B
Position changes: Q1 2026 → Q2 2026
Top Buyers
Top Sellers
Closed Positions

Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 454 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work

AEP filing archive

AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K

Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4

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AEP SEC filings: frequently asked questions

Are AEP insiders buying or selling?

In the last 90 days, American Electric Power (AEP) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 1 open-market sale worth $250,000 by 1 insider on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.

Which institutions hold AEP stock?

As of June 30, 2026, the largest American Electric Power (AEP) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($7.0 billion), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($4.9 billion), State Street Corp ($4.2 billion), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($3.2 billion), Invesco Ltd ($2.7 billion). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.

What was AEP's revenue in fiscal year 2025?

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), American Electric Power (AEP) reported revenue of $21.7 billion (up 8.7% from FY2024) and net income of $3.6 billion. Diluted EPS was $6.66. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.

What are the main risks in AEP's latest 10-K?

In the 10-K filed February 12, 2026, American Electric Power (AEP) flagged: Regulatory risk: Possible FERC and state commission disallowance of recovery of capital improvements, impacting cost recovery of investments across multiple states. Geopolitical/macroeconomic risk: Concentration risk in AEP Texas with 38% operating revenue from two largest REPs, vulnerable to ERCOT market and REP financial instability. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)

What did AEP report in its latest 8-K?

American Electric Power (AEP) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). Alicia Knapp departed involuntarily as President, Nuclear Development, effective September 29, 2026.

What are the latest AEP SEC filings?

American Electric Power (AEP) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 12, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 30, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 5, 2026.

What is AEP's SEC CIK number?

American Electric Power (AEP)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 4904. EDGAR lists every AEP filing under that number.

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