Operating Income

Operating Income

American Electric Power Operating Income increased by 5.9% to $1.36B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.9%, from $1.28B to $1.36B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

Higher operating income indicates strong operational efficiency and pricing power, while a decline suggests rising costs or weakening demand.

Detailed definition

Operating income is the profit realized from a company's core business operations after deducting all operating expenses...

Peer comparison

A standard benchmark for operational performance; peers are compared based on operating margin percentages.

Metric ID: operating_income

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$809.90M$1.11B$683.70M$988.10M$1.00B$930.10M$1.35B$1.28B$1.36B
QoQ Change+36.7%-38.3%+44.5%+1.6%-7.4%+45.5%-5.1%+5.9%
YoY Change+24.0%-16.0%+45.5%+5.9%
Range$683.70M$1.36B
CAGR+29.6%
Avg YoY Growth+14.9%
Median YoY Growth+15.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's operating income?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported operating income of $1.36B in Q1 2026.
How has American Electric Power's operating income changed year-over-year?
American Electric Power's operating income increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $1.28B to $1.36B.
What does operating income mean?
The profit a company makes from its core business operations before interest and taxes.