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Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance

American Electric Power Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance increased by 28.8% to $411.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 28.8%, from $319.00M to $411.00M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal aging infrastructure or proactive investment in reliability, while a decrease could indicate deferred maintenance risks.

Detailed definition

Expenditures required to maintain, repair, and ensure the reliability of utility assets such as power plants, transmissi...

Peer comparison

Standard for utilities; high maintenance spend is often viewed positively if it prevents outages and improves grid resilience.

Metric ID: other_utilities_operating_expense_maintenance

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$264.30M$277.80M$304.80M$285.00M$326.50M$298.10M$325.50M$319.00M$411.00M
QoQ Change+5.1%+9.7%-6.5%+14.6%-8.7%+9.2%-2.0%+28.8%
YoY Change+23.5%+7.3%+9.2%+28.8%
Range$264.30M$411.00M
CAGR+24.7%
Avg YoY Growth+17.2%
Median YoY Growth+16.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's utilities operating expense, maintenance?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported utilities operating expense, maintenance of $411.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Electric Power's utilities operating expense, maintenance changed year-over-year?
American Electric Power's utilities operating expense, maintenance increased by 28.8% year-over-year, from $319.00M to $411.00M.
What does utilities operating expense, maintenance mean?
Costs incurred to keep utility infrastructure in good working order.