American Electric Power (AEP) returns
American Electric Power returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in American Electric Power ten years ago was worth $2,912 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 11.3% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +9.8% | — | $1,098 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | — | $1,027 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +15.5% | — | $1,155 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +10.1% | — | $1,101 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +92.3% | +24.4% | $1,923 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +83.9% | +13.0% | $1,839 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +191.2% | +11.3% | $2,912 | +316.6% |
American Electric Power return by calendar year
| Year | AEP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +15.5% | +11.7% | +3.8% |
| 2025 | +29.3% | +17.7% | +11.6% |
| 2024 | +18.2% | +24.9% | -6.7% |
| 2023 | -11.0% | +26.2% | -37.2% |
| 2022 | +10.4% | -18.2% | +28.5% |
| 2021 | +10.7% | +28.7% | -18.1% |
| 2020 | -9.0% | +18.4% | -27.4% |
| 2019 | +30.5% | +31.2% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | +5.4% | -4.6% | +9.9% |
| 2017 | +20.9% | +21.7% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | +11.9% | +12.0% | -0.1% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: AEP financials · AEP valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.