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American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) reported strong Q2 2025 results with operating earnings of $1.43 per share, up from $1.25 in Q2 2024. The company is now guiding to the upper half of its 2025 operating earnings guidance range of $5.75 to $5.95 per share and reaffirmed its 6-8% long-term growth rate.

Key highlights include securing customer agreements for 24 gigawatts of new load by 2030, a planned announcement of a new $70 billion five-year capital plan, and completion of a $2.82 billion transaction with KKR and PSP Investments for a 19.9% equity stake in AEP's Ohio and Indiana Michigan transmission companies. The company's peak load is expected to exceed 60 gigawatts, positioning it among the fastest-growing in the industry.

American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has announced its quarterly cash dividend of $0.93 per share on common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2025.

This marks AEP's 461st consecutive quarterly dividend, maintaining the company's remarkable track record of paying dividends every quarter since July 1910, demonstrating over 113 years of consistent shareholder returns.

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AEP Ohio (Nasdaq: AEP) has received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for its proposal regarding data center energy requirements. The ruling establishes new financial obligations for data centers to support necessary infrastructure costs.

Under the approved plan, large data centers must pay for 85% of their subscribed energy capacity regardless of actual usage. The requirements will be in place for 12 years, including a 4-year ramp-up period. The plan includes a sliding scale for smaller facilities and requires proof of financial viability from data center owners. The agreement also outlines a process to end the moratorium on new Central Ohio data center agreements.

American Electric Power (AEP) announced key executive leadership changes to strengthen its strategic positioning. Rob Berntsen will become executive vice president and general counsel effective July 14, replacing David Feinberg who will briefly serve as senior advisor to the CEO before departing August 15. Additionally, Johannes Eckert has been appointed as executive vice president and chief information and technology officer, effective July 21. Both executives will report directly to CEO Bill Fehrman. Berntsen brings over 20 years of energy industry experience, while Eckert is noted for his expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and customer experience transformation. These appointments aim to help AEP navigate industry changes and advance its grid transformation and customer service initiatives.

American Electric Power (AEP) has completed a strategic partnership with KKR and PSP Investments, who jointly acquired a 19.9% equity stake in AEP's Ohio and Indiana Michigan transmission companies for $2.82 billion. The minority stake represents about 5% of AEP's total transmission rate base. The proceeds will support AEP's $54 billion five-year capital plan. AEP expects over 20 gigawatts of new power demand across its footprint by 2030, with additional interest from nearly 600 customers representing 180 gigawatts seeking connection to AEP's transmission system. AEP will maintain operational control of the transmission facilities while leveraging the partnership to support infrastructure development in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio service territories.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has approved Public Service Company of Oklahoma's (PSO) acquisition of the Green Country Power Plant, a 795 MW natural gas-fired generation facility in Jenks, Oklahoma. The purchase, scheduled to complete by July 2025, aims to enhance PSO's capacity to meet growing energy demands. The acquisition will strengthen PSO's generation portfolio and improve grid reliability. The deal is expected to boost local economic development through increased ad valorem tax revenue, which will support Tulsa County schools and public services. PSO President Leigh Anne Strahler emphasized the positive impact this acquisition will have on customer service and energy stability.

American Electric Power (AEP) has appointed Douglas A. Cannon as president of AEP Transmission, effective June 11. Cannon, currently serving as president and CEO of NV Energy, will oversee all aspects of AEP's transmission business, including planning, projects, engineering, operations, and growth. Under his leadership at NV Energy, Cannon managed service to 1.4 million Nevada customers and led the development of the 700-mile Greenlink transmission network.

AEP, which owns the largest transmission network in the U.S., is expanding its footprint by thousands of miles through joint venture projects in PJM and the construction of one of the first 765-kilovolt lines in Texas. Bob Bradish, the interim president of AEP Transmission, will transition to the role of chief transmission officer, reporting to Cannon.

AEP reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with operating earnings of $1.54 per share, up from $1.27 in Q1 2024. The company reaffirmed its 2025 operating earnings guidance of $5.75-$5.95 per share and long-term growth rate of 6-8%. AEP secured funding for its $54 billion capital investment plan through a $2.82 billion transmission company transaction and a $2.3 billion forward equity offering. Commercial load grew significantly by 12.3% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, driven by large-load customer demand in Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company forecasts 8-9% annual retail load growth over the next three years. AEP's five-year plan includes $34 billion for distribution and transmission investments, with transmission business expected to contribute 55% of operating earnings in 2025.

American Electric Power (AEP) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment of 93 cents per share on common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 10, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of May 9, 2025.

This marks AEP's 460th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, highlighting the company's remarkable dividend history spanning over a century. The power company has maintained an unbroken streak of quarterly dividend payments since July 1910, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.