Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
American Electric Power Cash & Equivalents increased by 26.5% to $339.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.1%, from $292.00M to $339.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -11.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...
Peer comparison
A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
12 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $359.70M | $1.43B | $451.40M | $725.50M | $621.20M | $577.30M | $556.50M | $407.10M | $246.00M | $292.00M | $268.00M | $339.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +296.6% | -68.4% | +60.7% | -14.4% | -7.1% | -3.6% | -26.8% | -39.6% | +18.7% | -8.2% | +26.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +72.7% | -59.5% | +23.3% | -29.5% | — | — | +8.9% | +16.1% |
Range$246.00M – $1.43B
CAGR-2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+5.3%
Median YoY Growth+12.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's cash & equivalents?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported cash & equivalents of $339.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Electric Power's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- American Electric Power's cash & equivalents increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $292.00M to $339.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for American Electric Power's cash & equivalents?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), American Electric Power's cash & equivalents has grown at a -11.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $438.30M to $268.00M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.