AEP Stock Sale Swells Toward $3 Billion as Data-Center Power Boom Tests Utilities
American Electric Power’s stock sale grew to nearly $3 billion after underwriters exercised options for 3.07 million additional shares, SEC filings showed. The move follows AEP’s decision to raise its 2026–2030 capital plan to $78 billion amid surging demand from data centers and industrial users. Shares fell 3% Wednesday on dilution concerns. AEP expects to receive proceeds by May 2028 upon settlement of forward contracts.