AEP: Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on American Electric Power Feb 2026

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-09T00:45:20+00:00

Morgan Stanley upgraded American Electric Power's rating to Overweight and raised the price target to $133, reflecting confidence in its earnings and investments, resulting in a slight stock increase.

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2026-03-09 00:45:20

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Morgan Stanley has maintained an Overweight rating on American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) and simultaneously increased its price target from $125 to $133. This decision, made on February 20, 2026, reflects the firm’s continued confidence in AEP’s regulated earnings and strategic grid investments. The market’s initial reaction was a modest 0.32% increase, highlighting that while analyst ratings can influence stock performance, other factors like trading volume and quarterly results are key for significant movements.

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