Net Income

Net income applicable to common shareholders

American Electric Power Net income applicable to common shareholders increased by 9.3% to $874.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.3%, from $800.00M to $874.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase directly benefits common shareholders and is a key driver for potential dividend growth and share price appreciation.

Detailed definition

This is the portion of net income that remains after preferred stock dividends have been paid, representing the earnings...

Peer comparison

Standard for any company with a capital structure that includes preferred equity.

Metric ID: bac_net_income_applicable_to_common_shareholders

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$578.20M$796.00M$538.90M$714.70M$524.50M$683.70M$953.70M$800.00M$874.00M
QoQ Change+37.7%-32.3%+32.6%-26.6%+30.4%+39.5%-16.1%+9.3%
YoY Change-9.3%-14.1%+39.5%+9.3%
Range$524.50M$953.70M
CAGR+22.9%
Avg YoY Growth+6.3%
Median YoY Growth-0.0%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q1 '26
VIU$324.00M$462.00M
T&D$165.00M$237.00M
G&M$102.00M$75.00M
Total$800.00M$874.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's net income applicable to common shareholders?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $874.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Electric Power's net income applicable to common shareholders changed year-over-year?
American Electric Power's net income applicable to common shareholders increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $800.00M to $874.00M.
What does net income applicable to common shareholders mean?
The profit available to common shareholders after preferred dividends are subtracted from net income.