Business Segments · Interest Expense
VIU — Interest Expense
American Electric Power VIU — Interest Expense increased by 22.5% to $245.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher debt levels or rising interest rates, which can pressure net income.
Detailed definition
This captures the cost of debt financing used to support the utility segment's operations and capital expenditure progra...
Peer comparison
Standard 'Interest Expense' across all capital-intensive sectors.
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aep_segment_viu_interest_expenseHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $200.00M | $245.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +22.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +22.5% |
Range$200.00M – $245.00M
Avg YoY Growth+22.5%
Median YoY Growth+22.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's viu — interest expense?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported viu — interest expense of $245.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does viu — interest expense mean?
- The cost of interest paid on debt used to finance utility operations and infrastructure.