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Shares of American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) shed 1.46% to $121.71 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index  rising 0.38% to 6,642.16 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average  rising 0.10% to 46,138.77.
This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses.
American Electric Power Co. Inc. closed 2.48% short of its 52-week high of $124.80, which the company achieved on November 18th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) fell 0.44% to $84.27, Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) fell 1.27% to $122.23, and Southern Co. (SO) fell 1.81% to $89.05.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled November 19, 2025.
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<p>American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) shares fell 1.46% to $121.71 on Wednesday, underperforming compared to competitors like NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, and Southern Co. Despite a positive trading session for the broader market, AEP experienced its second consecutive day of losses, closing 2.48% below its 52-week high of $124.80.</p>

American Electric Power Co. Inc. Stock Underperforms Wednesday When Compared To Competitors