American Electric Power Company (NASDAQ:AEP) is set to report its first-quarter 2026 results on May 5, with earnings projected at $1.55 per share and revenues expected to reach $5.69 billion, both indicating modest year-over-year growth. Despite being named one of the top large-cap dividend growth stocks, analysts are divided; Morgan Stanley has downgraded its price target for AEP to $136, while Truist Financial has initiated coverage with a positive Buy rating. This mixed sentiment adds pressure as AEP approaches its earnings announcement.