American Electric Power Raises 2026 Guidance Amid Nuclear Leadership Change

Key Facts

1American Electric Power announced the departure of Alicia Knapp, its nuclear development leader, which may trigger severance benefits.

2The company's Q2 2026 revenue increased by 7.0% year-over-year to USD 5.445 billion.

3The company raised its 2026 operating earnings guidance despite a recent price target cut by Scotiabank.

American Electric Power announced the departure of Alicia Knapp, its nuclear development leader, which may trigger severance benefits according to AD HOC NEWS. Alongside this leadership change, the company raised its full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance, despite a recent price target cut by Scotiabank.

The company's Q2 2026 revenue increased by 7.0% year-over-year to USD 5.445 billion. AEP closed at $119.57 on October 2, 2026, with the stock trading between a day low of $119.37 and a high of $121.8 during that session.