Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

American Electric Power Long-Term Debt increased by 6.2% to $46.85B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 15.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.

Detailed definition

This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$30.66B$32.06B$31.30B$30.86B$32.98B$33.65B$34.31B$36.72B$44.13B$46.85B
QoQ Change+4.6%-2.4%-1.4%+6.9%+2.0%+2.0%+7.0%+20.2%+6.2%
YoY Change+7.6%+5.0%+9.6%+9.1%
Range$30.66B$46.85B
CAGR+20.7%
Avg YoY Growth+7.8%
Median YoY Growth+8.3%
Current Streak6 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's long-term debt?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported long-term debt of $46.85B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for American Electric Power's long-term debt?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), American Electric Power's long-term debt has grown at a 15.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $28.99B to $44.13B.
What does long-term debt mean?
The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.