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title: "AEP lifts 2026 operating EPS forecast to $6.25-$6.55"
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description: "American Electric Power (AEP) raised its 2026 operating EPS forecast to $6.25-$6.55, driven by strong first-half results and positive second-half expectations. The company projects 7%-9% annual operating earnings growth through 2030, with a $78 billion capital plan for 2026-2030. Rate base is expected to grow at an 11% CAGR, supported by 69 GW of contracted load additions. Financial targets include a 14%-15% FFO-to-debt ratio and 60%-63% GAAP debt-to-capitalization."
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# AEP lifts 2026 operating EPS forecast to $6.25-$6.55

-   AEP lifted 2026 operating EPS guidance to $6.25-$6.55, citing stronger first-half performance and expected second-half results. \* Outlook calls for 7%-9% annual operating earnings growth through 2030, implying an expected CAGR above 9% from the 2025 midpoint. \* Capital plan totals $78 billion for 2026-2030, with line of sight to more than $10 billion of additional investment. \* Rate base projected to rise about 11% CAGR through 2030; contracted load additions forecast at 69 GW by 2030. \* Targeted FFO-to-debt range set at 14%-15% for 2026-2030; GAAP debt-to-capitalization expected around 60%-63%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AEP - American Electric Power Company Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 10, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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