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Best Covered Calls for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) — Up to 1.74% Premium Yield

American Electric Power Company, Inc. · AEP · Covered Call · Updated Jul 28, 2026

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Highlighted near-term covered calls on American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) reach up to 1.74% annualized yield (0.67% avg on top strikes in the tables below).

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Earnings soon: Jul 30, 2026 (2 days). Calendar

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Top Covered Calls

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Top Covered Calls — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$135.00Aug 21240.45$2.601.74%35Open
$160.00Aug 21240.09$0.730.45%3Open
$155.00Aug 21240.11$0.730.47%3Open
$140.00Aug 21240.23$1.000.57%2Open
$145.00Aug 21240.10$0.350.14%1Open

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$0.00Jan 100$0.000.00%0Open
$0.00Jan 100$0.000.00%0Open
$0.00Jan 100$0.000.00%0Open

Key Metrics

Financial Performance

Market Cap.$73.7 Billion
Stock Price$133.03
P/E Ratio99.7
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Electric
52W High$140.58
52W Low$105.70
50-Day SMA$131.37
200-Day SMA$125.94
RSI (14D)50.4
Analyst ConsensusBuy
WSO RatingB-
Next EarningsJul 30, 2026

Covered calls snapshot

Avg. Premium Yield0.67%
Max Premium Yield1.74%
Avg. Implied Vol.32.9%
Peak Implied Vol.51.7%
Data UpdatedJul 28, 2026, 9:34 PM UTC

Insights

Top pick

Best covered calls for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP): $135.00 strike expiring Aug 21, 2026, 1.74% yield.

Implied volatility

Average IV for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) is 32.9% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.

How to use this page

  1. Review American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) fundamentals Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
  2. Open the screener for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) Open our Covered Calls screener with AEP pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
  3. Compare and execute Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.

Analysis

Our analysis of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.67% and peaks at 1.74%. Average implied volatility is 32.9% (peak 51.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.

FAQ

What are the best covered calls for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?

The best covered calls for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) reach up to 1.74% annualized yield (0.67% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.

What are American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)'s fundamentals for covered calls?

For American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), key fundamentals include last price $133.03, P/E 99.7, market cap $73.7 Billion, Utilities sector, WSO rating B-, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.

How do I find covered calls for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)?

Use our Covered Calls screener with American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (32.9% avg IV on this page).

What is the average premium yield for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) covered calls?

Average premium yield for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) covered calls is 0.67%, with top contracts up to 1.74%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 32.9%, peak 51.7%).

Is American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) a good stock for covered calls?

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.74%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Utilities. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.

What expiration dates are available for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) covered calls?

Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP).

How does implied volatility affect American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) covered calls?

IV drives option premiums: American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) averages 32.9% IV (peak 51.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.

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