The article provides an overview of analyst ratings for American Equity Inv (AEL) in the last quarter. The mixed ratings, with 1 bullish, 2 somewhat bullish, and 4 indifferent, indicate that there is no clear consensus on the stock's short-term price direction. The average 12-month price target of $45.71, which has increased by 6.3% over the past month, suggests that analysts have a positive outlook on the stock in the longer term. However, the mixed ratings and the fact that the price target has only increased by 6.3% in the past month suggest that the short-term impact on the stock price is likely to be neutral.