AEP Boosts Capital Investment Plan to $64 Billion Amid Rising Demand

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AEP Boosts Capital Investment Plan to $64 Billion Amid Rising Demand

American Electric Power (AEP) announced a major increase in its capital investment plan, raising it from $54 billion to $64 billion over the next five years. The expansion aims to support infrastructure and service enhancements, aligning with the company's goal of delivering annual shareholder returns of 10% to 12%. This demonstrates AEP's commitment to aggressive growth and investment in its operational capabilities.

Key elements driving this expansion include a notable 12.3% surge in commercial demand, fueled by data centers and commercial entities looking to bolster their AI infrastructure capabilities. Additionally, AEP expects minimal impact from tariffs, with an estimated direct effect of only 0.3% on its capital expenditures. Reuters highlights that AEP surpassed profit projections, posting an adjusted profit of $1.54 per share for the recent quarter, above the anticipated $1.40.

AEP provides electricity to around 5.6 million customers across 11 states. With projected new power demands exceeding 20 gigawatts by the decade's end, the company's growth plans underscore its readiness to meet increasing consumption needs. This initiative is part of AEP's broader strategy to capitalize on anticipated record-high power consumption levels in the U.S. by 2025 and 2026.

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