First National Trust Co Reduces Stake in American Electric Power

The investment firm decreased its holdings in the utility company by 5% in the third quarter.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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First National Trust Co reduced its position in American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) by 5.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 83,850 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,433,000.

Why it matters

This filing provides insight into the investment strategies and portfolio adjustments of First National Trust Co, a major institutional investor. Changes in large investor holdings can signal broader market trends or shifts in sentiment around a particular stock.

The details

First National Trust Co sold 4,385 shares of American Electric Power during the third quarter, decreasing its total stake in the utility company. American Electric Power is a major investor-owned electric utility headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across multiple regional markets.

  • The 13F filing covers the third quarter of 2026.

The players

First National Trust Co

An investment management firm that reduced its position in American Electric Power Company, Inc.

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

A major investor-owned electric utility headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates that First National Trust Co made a strategic decision to decrease its exposure to American Electric Power, likely based on its assessment of the utility's outlook or broader market conditions. Investors may want to monitor any further changes in large institutional holdings of AEP stock.