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aep reports first quarter 2026 earnings reaffirms guidance and increases five year capital plan 302762002
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AI-generatedAEP, a US regulated utility, reports strong earnings and raises capex to $78B over five years, driven by 63 GW of new load agreements (data centers, electrification). The capital plan focuses on transmission ($33B) and cost offsets for customers. This signals sustained demand for electricity infrastructure, benefiting utilities and industrial suppliers. Impact is US-specific but may influence global utility capex trends.
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- AEP Q1 2026 GAAP earnings $874M vs $800M YoY
- AEP reaffirms FY2026 operating EPS guidance $6.15-$6.45
- Five-year capital plan increased to $78B
- 63 GW of new load agreements expected by 2030
- Transmission investment projected at $33B (42% of capex)
Sustained capex cycle supports multi-year revenue growth for utilities; magnitude 3.
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