Financing

Debt Repayments

American Electric Power Debt Repayments increased by 196.1% to $678.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 196.1%, from $229.00M to $678.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent repayment signals a strengthening balance sheet and a reduction in financial risk or leverage.

Detailed definition

The cash used to pay down the principal on outstanding loans, bonds, or commercial paper. This reduces the company's tot...

Peer comparison

Debt-heavy industries show high activity here; tech firms often use it to manage the maturity profile of their corporate bonds.

Metric ID: debt_repayment

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$347.40M$551.70M$1.44B$51.00M$531.40M$1.10B$229.00M$678.00M
QoQ Change+58.8%+160.9%-96.5%+942.0%+106.4%-79.1%+196.1%
YoY Change+53.0%+98.8%+196.1%
Range$51.00M$1.44B
CAGR+46.5%
Avg YoY Growth+115.9%
Median YoY Growth+98.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's debt repayments?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported debt repayments of $678.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Electric Power's debt repayments changed year-over-year?
American Electric Power's debt repayments increased by 196.1% year-over-year, from $229.00M to $678.00M.
What does debt repayments mean?
The amount of money a company spent to pay back its borrowed debt.