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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 8 May 2026•Updated 9 May 2026•

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AI Boom Drives Price Target Hikes for AEP and Fluence Energy Amid Surging Power Demand

Key Facts

1Raymond James raised the price target for American Electric Power to $144.00 following strong Q1 results.

2AEP reported adjusted earnings of $1.64 per share, surpassing the analyst estimate of $1.57.

25 days ago

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What changed: Added NextEra Energy's Q1 earnings beat and its strategic focus on nuclear projects to meet AI data center demand.

Utility and renewable energy stocks are gaining momentum from AI infrastructure expansion, with Raymond James raising its AEP price target to $144.00 following an earnings beat. Adding to this sector strength, NextEra Energy exceeded Q1 EPS estimates and reaffirmed its outlook through 2026, specifically highlighting support for restarting a nuclear facility to meet cloud and AI demand. Similarly, Goldman Sachs increased its target for Fluence Energy (FLNC) to $22.00 amid new supply deals for data centers, causing shares to surge nearly 40%. This bullish sentiment underscores the critical need for energy storage and reliable power to support massive data center operations. Analysts expect this structural shift to persist as providers pivot toward nuclear and gas projects to fuel the AI revolution.