American Electric Power Company (AEP) reported annual earnings growth of 38.8%, well above its five-year average of 8.2%, as net profit margins climbed to 17.2% from 13.5% the previous year. Looking ahead, AEP’s earnings are forecast to grow 7.03% per year, while revenue is expected to expand at 6.8% per year. Both rates trail behind the broader US market. Investors are weighing a strong run of profit and margin expansion against concerns about AEP’s financial position and the sustainability of its dividend.
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