Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
American Electric Power Accounts Payable decreased by 8.2% to $3.15B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 52366.7%, from $6.00M to $3.15B. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 26.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase can signal improved cash management or extended payment terms, while a decrease may indicate faster payments to suppliers or reduced purchasing activity.
Detailed definition
This represents the short-term obligations owed to suppliers and vendors for goods and services received on credit. It i...
Peer comparison
Standard current liability for all companies; comparable across industries based on days payable outstanding.
Metric ID:
accounts_payableHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.64B | $1.60B | $2.05B | $1.69B | $2.20B | $2.24B | $2.67B | $2.26B | $6.00M | $3.43B | $3.15B |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.7% | +28.6% | -17.5% | +29.7% | +1.9% | +19.2% | -15.4% | -99.7% | >999% | -8.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +33.9% | +40.3% | +30.0% | +0.8% | — | — | >999% |
Range$6.00M – $3.43B
CAGR+29.7%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+33.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's accounts payable?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported accounts payable of $3.15B in Q1 2026.
- How has American Electric Power's accounts payable changed year-over-year?
- American Electric Power's accounts payable increased by 52366.7% year-over-year, from $6.00M to $3.15B.
- What is the long-term trend for American Electric Power's accounts payable?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), American Electric Power's accounts payable has grown at a 26.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.71B to $3.43B.
- What does accounts payable mean?
- Money the company owes to its suppliers for goods or services.