Operating

Net Income

American Electric Power Net Income increased by 12.6% to $903.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.6%, from $802.00M to $903.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved profitability and potential for higher dividends or reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate rising costs or slowing sales.

Detailed definition

Net income represents the total profit of the company after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock...

Peer comparison

Peer companies in the consumer electronics and software sectors typically trade on multiples of this figure, though it can be impacted by one-time tax events.

Metric ID: cf_net_income

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$573.80M$796.90M$538.60M$718.10M$520.80M$683.30M$400.40M$516.10M$958.30M$802.00M$903.00M
QoQ Change+38.9%-32.4%+33.3%-27.5%+31.2%-41.4%+28.9%+85.7%-16.3%+12.6%
YoY Change-9.2%-14.3%-44.2%-0.9%+40.2%+12.6%
Range$400.40M$958.30M
CAGR+19.9%
Avg YoY Growth-2.6%
Median YoY Growth-5.1%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23
Vertically Integrated Utilities$228.80M$438.70M$177.80M$299.20M$303.30M$476.90M$514.00M
Transmission And Distribution Companies$153.70M$155.90M$119.40M$152.80M$164.80M$165.50M$206.00M
Generation And Marketing$46.50M$99.50M$26.00M$116.00M$65.90M$96.20M$132.80M
All Other Segments-$24.80M-$65.10M-$23.60M-$155.90M-$226.70M-$98.40M
AEPT Co Parent$100.00K$100.00K$0.00$0.00$100.00K$100.00K
State Transcos$148.50M$145.30M$146.00M$155.40M$118.40M$152.60M
Transmission Operations$169.60M$167.90M$171.30M$173.70M$142.70M$171.40M
Total$573.80M$796.90M$538.60M$718.10M$520.80M$683.30M$958.30M

AEPT Co Parent, All Other Segments, Generation And Marketing, State Transcos, Transmission And Distribution Companies, Transmission Operations, Vertically Integrated Utilities were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's net income?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported net income of $903.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Electric Power's net income changed year-over-year?
American Electric Power's net income increased by 12.6% year-over-year, from $802.00M to $903.00M.
What does net income mean?
The company's total profit after all expenses and taxes have been paid.