Jefferies upgrades American Electric Power rating on data center demand
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- •Jefferies upgraded American Electric Power's stock rating on February 20, 2026.
- •PPL announced a $23 billion capital investment plan and extended its EPS growth target to 6%–8% through 2029, citing data center demand.
- •Alliant Energy reported a decline in Q4 2025 earnings but maintained a positive growth outlook due to the data center boom.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If data center demand continues to grow rapidly American Electric Power and other utilities could see sustained revenue growth from increased electricity sales.
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Jefferies' upgrade due to rising data center demand increases investor interest, potentially raising the stock price.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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FINANCESeeking Alpha - Market NewsPPL outlines $23B capital investment plan and extends 6%–8% EPS growth target through 2029 amid data center demand surgeFINANCEInvesting.com - NewsAlliant Energy Q4 2025 slides: data center boom drives growth outlookFINANCEInvesting.com - NewsJefferies upgrades American Electric Power stock rating on data center demand