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Market sentiment signals for American Electric Power (AEP): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
27 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.16
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$133
+2.9%
Highest Price Target
$153
+18.4%
Lowest Price Target
$96
-25.7%
Short Interest
5.4%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Jefferies | Julien Dumoulin-Smith— | +13.0% | $148 → $146 | Maintained | Buy |
| Oct 22, 2026 | HSBC | Meike Becker— | +13.0% | $146 | Initiate | Buy |