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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:AEP - US0255371017 - Common Stock

121.43 USD
+1.9 (+1.59%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:00:00 PM
122.09 USD
+0.66 (+0.54%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, AEP scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, AEP has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, AEP did better than 82% of all other stocks. On top of that, AEP also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
AEP is part of the Electric Utilities industry. There are 47 other stocks in this industry. AEP outperforms 76% of them.
AEP is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so AEP is leading the market.
AEP is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
AEP has an average volume of 3442540 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP Weekly stock chart
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, AEP also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 119.67, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

96.90

123.33

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 117.59 to 119.67. 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 109.69 to 109.83. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 106.44 to 107.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @102.59 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @97.88 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 121.44 to 122.11. 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 IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AEP is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength82.17POSITIVEAEP has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.17% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AEP is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AEP is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AEP is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)65NEUTRALThe RSI value for AEP is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests AEP has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)68.09NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AEP is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.73LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for AEP suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)31.46POSITIVEThe 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)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
122.12117.584.54 (3.72%)25.00%
An entry @122.12. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @117.58. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 4.54 points, which is 3.72%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.93%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP Daily stock chart

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

NASDAQ:AEP (11/7/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 122.09 +0.66 (+0.54%)

121.43

+1.9 (+1.59%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Performance
% Chg1.59%
1 Week0.97%
2 Weeks4.7%
1 Month3.75%
3 Month7.94%
6 Month16%
12 Month25.96%
2 Year52.65%
3 Year25.44%
5 Year43.04%
10 Year116.8%
15 Year241.1%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.22
ATR(20)%1.73%
ATR Inc-21.64%
Range Today1.71
ADR(20)1.78
ADR(20)%1.46%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS82.17
3 months CRS74.86
6 months CRS69.49
Mansfield0.44
10 Day High122.85
10 Day Low114.67
20 Day High122.85
20 Day Low114.67
52 Week High122.85
52 Week Low89.91
CS1 End119.67
CR1 Start121.44
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.97%
DER(5)1.35%
Volume3.28M
Volume Incr5.92%
Vol(5)3.81M
Vol(50)3.44M

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER / AEP FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 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 64.9956. 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 0.00722325, 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 positive.