On May 15, 2026, AEP shares were lower alongside a new Wall Street note that reduced Jefferies’ price target to $147 from $152 while maintaining a Buy rating, pointing to a less favorable setup around the company’s capital plan outlook.

The same-day catalyst is the target cut, which can pressure near-term sentiment—especially in a utility where valuation and financing assumptions are central. The weakness is also consistent with an ongoing overhang from AEP’s recently announced $2.6 billion common-stock offering structure, which investors often treat as dilutive until absorbed.

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