American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Shareholders & Insider Trades
American Electric Power shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of American Electric Power stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 41.4 million shares (7.60% of the company), worth about $5.07 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.6%.
In Q2 2026, 2,054 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $69.20 billion.
Insiders reported 47 transactions in the last two years: 12 sales worth $7.06 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from March 31, 2026 (Stoddard Daniel G., Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through March 31, 2026.
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest American Electric Power shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 41.4 million | 7.60% | $5.1B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 35.5 million | 6.53% | $4.4B |
| State Street Corporation | 30.8 million | 5.66% | $3.8B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 23.5 million | 4.32% | $2.9B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 19.5 million | 3.59% | $2.4B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 19.0 million | 3.49% | $2.3B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 14.4 million | 2.65% | $1.8B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 13.9 million | 2.55% | $1.7B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 12.3 million | 2.25% | $1.5B |
| Goldman Sachs Wealth Services LP | 11.0 million | 2.01% | $1.3B |
As of September 25, 2026.
American Electric Power institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2,054 | – | $69.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 2,012 | 456.0 million | $59.6B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,936 | 453.0 million | $52.2B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,800 | 444.0 million | $50.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,715 | 442.0 million | $45.9B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,746 | 441.0 million | $48.2B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,591 | 411.0 million | $37.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,569 | 417.0 million | $42.7B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
American Electric Power insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Daniel G. | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 131.08 per share. | $212,222 |
| Ferneau Kelly J. | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $1,852 |
| Cannon Douglas A | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $1,455 |
| Eckert Johannes G | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $529 |
| Ulrich Phillip R. | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $14,554 |
| Knapp Alicia R | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $1,191 |
| Fehrman William | Mar 10, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $12,702 |
| Berntsen Robert | Mar 10, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $1,191 |
| Mihalik Trevor I | Mar 10, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 132.31 per share. | $8,071 |
| Ferneau Kelly J. | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Ulrich Phillip R. | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Ferneau Kelly J. | Feb 24, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 131.46 per share. | $177,602 |
Newest 12 of 47 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most American Electric Power stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.60% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.53%) and State Street Corporation (5.66%).
How many institutions own American Electric Power stock?
2,054 institutional holdings reports listed American Electric Power shares in Q2 2026 worth $69.20 billion.
Are American Electric Power insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 12 sales and no purchases (47 transactions in all); the newest on file is from March 31, 2026.
