AEP monthly performance report
View AEP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AEP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- American Electric Power (AEP) closed September 2026 at $120.00, down 1.98% for the month and +12.74% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AEP is +4.07%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −5.36% versus its 200-day moving average ($126.80), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AEP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −22.12%, with a relative strength index reading of 87.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
American Electric Power ended September 2026 at $120.00, posting a monthly return of −1.98%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.29%.
The current quarter stands at −12.29% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −5.36% versus the 200-day moving average ($126.80).
Year-to-date, AEP is +4.07% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −7.63%. The stock is currently −14.64% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −13.94%.
| Period | AEP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.33% | −0.12% | −1.21% |
| 1 Week | −2.70% | −0.34% | −2.36% |
| 1 Month | −1.98% | −0.70% | −1.29% |
| 3 Months | −7.20% | +2.80% | −10.00% |
| 6 Months | −9.24% | +13.85% | −23.09% |
| YTD | +4.07% | +11.70% | −7.63% |
| 12 Months | +12.74% | +15.01% | −2.27% |
| 3 Years | +49.57% | +71.69% | −22.12% |
| 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) | −12.29% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −14.46% |
| 2024 | +13.56% |
| 2025 | +25.02% |
| 2026 | +4.07% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $140.58 (2026-07-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $105.70 (2025-09-19) |
| Current Price | $120.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $126.80 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −5.36% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −13.94% (2025-01-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.64% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 87.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −22.12% |
| RS Peak | 114.7 (Mar 2026) |
| RS Trough | 83.6 (Dec 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AEP's return for this report period?
AEP returned −1.98% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AEP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AEP: +4.07% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AEP's 12-month return?
+12.74% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AEP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −5.36% versus 200DMA ($126.80).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−13.94% on 2025-01-06.