Cash & Equivalents
American Electric Power Cash & Equivalents increased by 26.5% to $339.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.1%, from $292.00M to $339.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -9.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $359.70M | $1.43B | $403.40M | $725.50M | $621.20M | $577.30M | $556.50M | $407.10M | $246.00M | $292.00M | $268.00M | $339.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +296.6% | -71.7% | +79.8% | -14.4% | -7.1% | -3.6% | -26.8% | -39.6% | +18.7% | -8.2% | +26.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +72.7% | -59.5% | +38.0% | -29.5% | — | — | +8.9% | +16.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's cash & equivalents?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported cash & equivalents of $339.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Electric Power's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- American Electric Power's cash & equivalents increased by 16.1% year-over-year, from $292.00M to $339.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for American Electric Power's cash & equivalents?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), American Electric Power's cash & equivalents has grown at a -9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $392.70M to $268.00M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.