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American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP:NSM) Strategic SWOT Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360? Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI?s, and Recent Trends

Company Report I 2025-02-27 I 111 Pages I Quaintel Research

Report Summary

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP:NSM) Strategic SWOT Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPIs, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.

The report begins with in-depth information about American Electric Power Company, Inc., including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.

Next, the report assesses American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.

The report also covers American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.

Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by American Electric Power Company, Inc., enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.

Key Highlights

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is a publicly-traded electric utility holding company that is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity to both retail and wholesale customers across the United States. The company operates through four main segments: Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation and Marketing.

Through various sources such as coal and lignite, natural gas, renewable energy, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, solar power, wind power, and other energy sources, American Electric Power generates electricity. In addition to generating electricity, the company also sells and markets electric power at the wholesale level to other electric utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and other participants in the energy market.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. has a long history, being incorporated in 1906, and its headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. in the News:-

- 19-Feb-2025 - Indiana Michigan Power Receives Order in Large Load Settlement
- 17-Feb-2025 - American Electric Power Seeks Bids for Coal
- 03-Feb-2025 - AEP Named One of Americas Most JUST Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year
- 17-Jan-2025 - AEP Seeking Grants To Assist With Advanced Nuclear Site Exploration in Indiana and Virginia
- 09-Jan-2025 - AEP Secures Minority Equity Interest Investment in Ohio and Indiana & Michigan Transmission Companies

Scope

Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.

Reasons to Buy

Comprehensive Understanding of the American Electric Power Company, Inc.'s internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.

Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company American Electric Power Company, Inc.:
American Electric Power Company, Inc. PESTLE Analysis
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
American Electric Power Company, Inc. VRIO Analysis
American Electric Power Company, Inc. BCG Analysis
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
American Electric Power Company, Inc. Ansoff Matrix Analysis

Table of Contents
COMPANY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Key Company Facts 8
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Company Description 9
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Top Executives 10
American Electric Power Company, Inc.- Top Executives Biographies 11
American Electric Power Company, Inc.- Head Office & Locations 17
Head Office - Country 17
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Products and Services 18
Products 18
Services 19
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Historic Events 20
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Company's Mission and Vision 22
Mission 22
Vision 22
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Corporate Strategy 23
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Business Description 26
Vertically Integrated Utilities 26
Transmission and Distribution Utilities 26
AEP Transmission Holdco 27
Generation & Marketing 27
Corporate and Other 28
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - ESG Spotlight 29
Environment 29
Social 30
Corporate Governance 31
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - SWOT Analysis 33
Overview 33
Strengths 35
Weaknesses 37
Opportunities 39
Threats 41
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Financial Deep Dive 43
Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 43
Profit and Loss Statement 45
Summary of Profit and Loss Statement 45
Balance Sheet 47
Summary of Balance Sheet 47
Cash Flow Statement 49
Summary of Cash Flow Statement 49
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 51
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Ratio Charts 52
Activity Ratio Charts 52
Growth Ratios Charts 53
Leverage Ratio Charts 54
Liquidity Ratio Charts 55
Profitability Ratio Charts 56
Competing Players 57
Snapshot of Competing Players 58
Duke Energy Corporation 58
Key Company Facts 58
Company Description 58
Snapshot of Competing Players 59
FirstEnergy Corp. 59
Key Company Facts 59
Company Description 59
Snapshot of Competing Players 60
NextEra Energy Inc. 60
Key Company Facts 60
Company Description 60
Snapshot of Competing Players 61
NRG Energy Inc. 61
Key Company Facts 61
Company Description 61
Snapshot of Competing Players 62
Vistra Energy Corporation 62
Key Company Facts 62
Company Description 62
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - In the News 63
19-Feb-2025 -Indiana Michigan Power Receives Order in Large Load Settlement 63
17-Feb-2025 -American Electric Power Seeks Bids for Coal 65
03-Feb-2025 -AEP Named One of America's Most JUST Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year 65
17-Jan-2025 -AEP Seeking Grants To Assist With Advanced Nuclear Site Exploration in Indiana and Virginia 67
09-Jan-2025 -AEP Secures Minority Equity Interest Investment in Ohio and Indiana & Michigan Transmission Companies 70
07-Jan-2025 -AEP Names Seasoned Energy Executive Trevor Mihalik Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 72
13-May-2024 -AEP RETAINS AEP ENERGY, REAFFIRMS 2024 EARNINGS GUIDANCE 74
13-May-2024 -AEP NAMES CHRIS BRATHWAITE CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 77
01-May-2024 -AEP RELEASES 2024 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 79
23-Apr-2024 -AEP RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR DIVERSITY 81
26-Feb-2024 -AEP ANNOUNCES CEO TRANSITION 82
12-Feb-2024 -AEP APPOINTS TWO NEW DIRECTORS 84
05-Feb-2024 -AEP NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST JUST COMPANIES FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR 85
29-Jan-2024 -AEP RECEIVES TOP CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS FROM EEI AND KEY BUSINESS CUSTOMERS 86
10-Nov-2023 -AEP STREAMLINING BUSINESS AND FOCUSING ON REGULATED OPERATIONS TO BENEFIT CUSTOMERS, REAFFIRMS LONG-TERM GROWTH RATE OF 6 TO 7 PERCENT 87
26-Oct-2023 -AEP SELECTED AS BEST INTERNSHIP IN ENERGY AND RENEWABLES INDUSTRY 90
24-Oct-2023 -AEP INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND TO 88 CENTS A SHARE 91
American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Key Deals 92
30-Sep-2024 - AEP Completes Sale of AEP OnSite Partners 92
13-May-2024 - AEP Signs Agreement to Sell Distributed Resources Business to Basalt 93
27-Feb-2024 - AEP COMPLETES SALE OF NEW MEXICO SOLAR ASSETS 94
27-Dec-2023 - APPALACHIAN POWER, WHEELING POWER SEEK APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN FUEL COST CASES 95
26-Dec-2023 - Aep Signs Agreement To Sell New Mexico Solar Assets 95
16-Aug-2023 - Aep Completes Sale Of Unregulated Renewables Assets 99
22-Feb-2023 - Aep Signs Agreement To Sell Unregulated Renewables Assets 101
30-Sep-2022 - Aep And Liberty Reach Amended Agreement On Sale Of Kentucky Operations 103
Appendix 104
Definitions 104
SWOT Analysis 104
PESTLE Analysis 104
Value Chain Analysis 104
ESG Spotlight 104
Financial Deep Dive 104
Financial Ratios - 105
Activity Ratios 105
Growth Ratios 106
Leverage Ratios 107
Liquidity Ratios 108
Market Ratios 109
Profitability Ratios 109
Research Methodology 110
Disclaimer 111
Contact Us 111

Tables
Table 1: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Company Facts
Table 2: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Digital Presence
Table 3: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Top Executives
Table 4: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Top Executives Biographies
Table 5: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Products
Table 6: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Services
Table 7: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Historic Events
Table 8: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Table 9: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Ratio Analysis - 2020-2023
Table 10: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Competing Players
Table 11: Competing Players - Duke Energy Corporation - Key Company Facts
Table 12: Competing Players - FirstEnergy Corp. - Key Company Facts
Table 13: Competing Players - NextEra Energy Inc. - Key Company Facts
Table 14: Competing Players - NRG Energy Inc. - Key Company Facts
Table 15: Competing Players - Vistra Energy Corporation - Key Company Facts

Charts
Figure 1: American Electric Power Company, Inc.- SWOT Analysis
Figure 2: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Average Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Figure 3: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 4: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 5: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 6: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Activity Ratio Charts
Figure 7: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Growth Ratio Charts (Value %)
Figure 8: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Leverage Ratio Charts
Figure 9: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Liquidity Ratio Charts
Figure 10: American Electric Power Company, Inc. - Profitability Ratio Charts (Value %)

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