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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AEP - US0255371017 - Common Stock

115.135 USD
+0.52 (+0.45%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 2:44:52 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

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We assign a technical rating of 4 out of 10 to AEP. AEP was one of the better performers in the overall market, it is still ok in the medium term time frame, but very the very recent evolution is negative.

AEP is currently showing a bear flag pattern! A bear flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong move down. This may present a good short opportunity.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that AEP is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by AEP over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
AEP is one of the better performing stocks in the Electric Utilities industry, it outperforms 78% of 47 stocks in the same industry.
AEP is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so AEP is lagging the market slightly.
AEP has an average volume of 3554750 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is negative. It is probably better to wait until this picture becomes clearer.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP Weekly stock chart
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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AEP has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 112.66, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

100.73

125.01

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 114.84 to 115.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 112.39 to 112.66. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 107.95 to 108.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @104.48 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @101.75 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 116.27 to 118.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 122.11 to 123.77. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for AEP is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for AEP is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength78.04POSITIVEAEP has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.04% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of AEP is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of AEP is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AEP is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)39.13NEUTRALThe RSI value for AEP is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.27NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests AEP has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)15.31OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests AEP may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.64LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for AEP suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)29.03POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for AEP suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP Daily stock chart

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

NASDAQ:AEP (12/23/2025, 2:44:52 PM)

115.135

+0.52 (+0.45%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Performance
% Chg0.45%
1 Week-0.99%
2 Weeks-0.96%
1 Month-5.15%
3 Month5.02%
6 Month11.87%
12 Month23.9%
2 Year41.12%
3 Year20.72%
5 Year37.65%
10 Year96.71%
15 Year218.57%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.73
ATR(20)%1.64%
ATR Inc-19.89%
Range Today0.99
ADR(20)1.81
ADR(20)%1.57%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS78.04
3 months CRS76.02
6 months CRS71.06
Mansfield-0.46
10 Day High117.09
10 Day Low113.68
20 Day High123.9
20 Day Low113.68
52 Week High124.8
52 Week Low89.91
CS1 End112.66
CR1 Start114.84
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.4%
DER(5)-0.75%
Volume833.79K
Volume Incr29.46%
Vol(5)4.34M
Vol(50)3.55M

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to AEP.


What is the current trend direction of AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) stock?

The current trend direction for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER?

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) has an RSI value of 39.1253. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER?

The MACD indicator for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) has a value of -0.267838, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) stock?

The short term momentum for AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) is negative.