American Electric Power Co. Inc. ( AEP ) is set to report fourth quarter and full year results on Feb 15, 2013. Last quarter, the company met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Factors to Consider This Quarter American Electric Power experienced a stable quarter with a few organizational changes. Also, the company focused on redemption of senior notes which would bring down the level of debt. Moreover, the company's stable earnings base provides stability to the revenue stream and insulates the company from adverse regulatory decisions and detrimental effects of lower sales in a particular service area. Key growth drivers for the company are core regulated operations, growth through transmission network expansion and an above-average dividend yield.