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Market sentiment signals for American Electric Power (AEP): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
24 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.56
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$132
+7.5%
Highest Price Target
$153
+24.4%
Lowest Price Target
$96
-22.0%
Short Interest
4.5%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Stephen Byrd— | +9.7% | $139 → $135 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Truist Securities | Richard Sunderland— | +13.0% | $146 → $139 | Maintained | Buy |