Discontinued — last reported Q1 '23

Current Assets

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

American Electric Power Allowance for Doubtful Accounts increased by 11.5% to $58.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts shows a downward trend with a -9.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2023

How to read this metric

An increasing allowance relative to receivables may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or economic headwinds.

Detailed definition

This is a contra-asset account representing the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not expec...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries that sell on credit; peer comparison is essential for assessing industry-specific credit risk.

Metric ID: allowance_for_doubtful_accounts

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$50.30M$51.70M$55.60M$54.40M$53.40M$53.20M$57.10M$58.60M$52.00M$58.00M
QoQ Change+2.8%+7.5%-2.2%-1.8%-0.4%+7.3%+2.6%-11.3%+11.5%
YoY Change+6.2%+2.9%+2.7%+10.2%
Range$50.30M$58.60M
CAGR+6.5%
Avg YoY Growth+5.5%
Median YoY Growth+4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's allowance for doubtful accounts?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported allowance for doubtful accounts of $58.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for American Electric Power's allowance for doubtful accounts?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), American Electric Power's allowance for doubtful accounts has grown at a -9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $71.10M to $52.00M.
What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
The estimated amount of customer debt that the company expects will not be paid.