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Utilities Operating Expense, Operations
American Electric Power Utilities Operating Expense, Operations decreased by 0.3% to $750.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.3%, from $752.00M to $750.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Lower expenses relative to revenue indicate higher operational efficiency and better cost management.
Detailed definition
The recurring costs associated with the day-to-day operations of utility infrastructure, including labor, fuel, and admi...
Peer comparison
Standard for utilities; peers aim to keep these costs low to maximize regulatory allowed returns.
Metric ID:
other_utilities_operating_expense_operationsHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $566.90M | $735.30M | $653.10M | $662.20M | $619.80M | $797.00M | $719.90M | $752.00M | $750.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +29.7% | -11.2% | +1.4% | -6.4% | +28.6% | -9.7% | +4.5% | -0.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +9.3% | +8.4% | -9.7% | — | -0.3% |
Range$566.90M – $797.00M
CAGR+15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+1.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's utilities operating expense, operations?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported utilities operating expense, operations of $750.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Electric Power's utilities operating expense, operations changed year-over-year?
- American Electric Power's utilities operating expense, operations decreased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $752.00M to $750.00M.
- What does utilities operating expense, operations mean?
- The daily costs required to run utility operations.