AEP Subsidiaries' Settlement: Customer Impact Reduction And Cost Management
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American Electric Power Co Inc's (AEP) subsidiaries, Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, filed a settlement with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to manage costs and reduce customer impact. They agreed to lower their requested fuel deferral amount by $50 million and propose using West Virginia's securitization law to handle $1.9 billion in costs. The settlement, also signed by The West Virginia Energy Users Group and the West Virginia Coal Association, awaits PSC approval. AEP maintains its 2024 earnings growth guidance of 6%-7% and FFO/Debt target of 14%-15%. AEP's stock saw a slight increase of 0.10% to close at $80.81.
December 28, 2023 | 11:44 am
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AEP's subsidiaries filed a cost management settlement in West Virginia, aiming to reduce customer impact and manage $1.9 billion in costs. AEP maintains its positive 2024 financial outlook.
The settlement indicates proactive cost management and customer impact mitigation by AEP's subsidiaries, which is likely to be viewed positively by investors. The reaffirmation of the 2024 financial targets suggests stability and confidence in the company's outlook, potentially leading to a positive short-term impact on the stock price. The slight increase in stock price on the day of the announcement reflects a modest positive investor reaction.
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