Business Segments · Interest Expense

VIU — Interest Expense

American Electric Power VIU — Interest Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $245.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher debt levels or rising interest rates, which can pressure net income.

Detailed definition

This captures the cost of debt financing used to support the utility segment's operations and capital expenditure progra...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Interest Expense' across all capital-intensive sectors.

Metric ID: aep_segment_viu_interest_expense

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '25Q1 '26Q1 '26
Value$200.00M$200.00M$245.00M$245.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+22.5%+0.0%
YoY Change+22.5%+22.5%
Range$200.00M$245.00M
Avg YoY Growth+22.5%
Median YoY Growth+22.5%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's viu — interest expense?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported viu — interest expense of $245.00M in Q1 2026.
What does viu — interest expense mean?
The cost of interest paid on debt used to finance utility operations and infrastructure.