American Electric Power

AEP

Börsenwert 69,2 Mrd. $

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

American Electric Power plans to invest about $4 billion in a Wyoming fuel cell generation project to meet growing energy demand from Alphabet's Google.

American Electric Power to invest $4 billion in fuel cell project to power Google

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, marking a significant step in AEP's strategy to serve growing demand from large-scale customers. Under the PPA, Google will acquire power from Cheyenne Fuel Cell, LLC, which is approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP, and nearly 8% owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners, LLP.

Some dividends are backed by nothing more than last quarter's earnings, but a handful of companies collect rent, regulated utility bills, and trash pickup fees under contracts that make next year's cash flow visible before the year even begins.

AEP is borrowing heavily and selling stock to fund a $78 billion buildout for data center demand, all while its dividend raise pace quietly shrinks.

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American Electric Power is rated a Buy, supported by robust demand growth, especially from data center expansions in its service areas. AEP raised FY 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25–$6.55 per share, projecting 7–8% annual growth through 2027 and >9% CAGR through 2030. A $78 billion capex plan targets transmission, generation, and distribution, with Texas as the largest beneficiary, underpinning long-term earnings visibility.