AEP monthly performance report
Monthly AEP research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AEP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- American Electric Power (AEP) closed September 2026 at $123.33, up 0.74% for the month and +13.42% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AEP is +6.96%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.08% YTD.
- The stock is trading −2.76% versus its 200-day moving average ($126.83), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AEP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −11.91%, with a relative strength index reading of 93.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
American Electric Power ended September 2026 at $123.33, posting a monthly return of +0.74%. The S&P 500 returned −0.36% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.09%.
The current quarter stands at −9.85% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.76% versus the 200-day moving average ($126.83).
Year-to-date, AEP is +6.96% against SPY +12.08%, a gap of −5.12%. The stock is currently −12.27% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −13.94%.
| Period | AEP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.11% | +0.85% | −0.97% |
| 1 Week | −0.19% | −0.11% | −0.08% |
| 1 Month | +0.74% | −0.36% | +1.09% |
| 3 Months | −4.50% | +5.36% | −9.86% |
| 6 Months | −6.60% | +12.68% | −19.28% |
| YTD | +6.96% | +12.08% | −5.12% |
| 12 Months | +13.42% | +16.22% | −2.80% |
| 3 Years | +58.52% | +70.43% | −11.91% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +11.83% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +11.72% |
| #3 | Jul 2025 | +9.04% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | +9.02% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +8.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −7.64% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −7.61% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −7.48% |
| #4 | Dec 2025 | −6.84% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | −6.55% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −5.04% |
| Q3 2025 | +8.42% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.50% |
| Q1 2026 | +13.68% |
| Q2 2026 | +4.37% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −9.85% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −14.46% |
| 2024 | +13.56% |
| 2025 | +25.02% |
| 2026 | +6.96% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $140.58 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $105.70 (2025-09-19) |
| Current Price | $123.33 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $126.83 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −2.76% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −13.94% (2025-01-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −12.27% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 93 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −11.91% |
| RS Peak | 119.6 (Mar 2026) |
| RS Trough | 87.2 (Dec 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AEP's return for this report period?
AEP returned +0.74% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-11.
Has AEP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AEP: +6.96% vs SPY: +12.08%.
What is AEP's 12-month return?
+13.42% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AEP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −2.76% versus 200DMA ($126.83).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−13.94% on 2025-01-06.