Goldman Sachs Bullish on AEP, Forecasting 9% EPS CAGR Until 2030

Goldman Sachs remains bullish on three energy companies heading into Q1 earnings, including American Electric Power (AEP). AEP serves over 5 million customers and offers a dividend yield of 2.78%. Goldman Sachs projects an EPS CAGR of more than 9% through 2030 for AEP, surpassing the average of ~8% within its coverage. The firm anticipates positive updates on load growth and capex opportunities between $5-$8 billion ahead of AEP's Q3 call. These insights indicate a potential positive market impact for AEP and similar energy stocks.