Operating Income
Operating Income
American Electric Power Operating Income increased by 5.9% to $1.36B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.9%, from $1.28B to $1.36B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Growth in operating income suggests that the core business is becoming more profitable and efficient.
Detailed definition
The profit realized from a business's own operations after deducting operating expenses like wages, depreciation, and co...
Peer comparison
This is a key metric for comparing the fundamental business performance of companies with different tax or debt structures.
Metric ID:
is_operating_incomeHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $809.90M | $1.11B | $683.70M | $988.10M | $1.00B | $930.10M | $1.35B | $1.28B | $1.36B |
| QoQ Change | — | +36.7% | -38.3% | +44.5% | +1.6% | -7.4% | +45.5% | -5.1% | +5.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +24.0% | -16.0% | +45.5% | — | +5.9% |
Range$683.70M – $1.36B
CAGR+29.6%
Avg YoY Growth+14.9%
Median YoY Growth+15.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's operating income?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported operating income of $1.36B in Q1 2026.
- How has American Electric Power's operating income changed year-over-year?
- American Electric Power's operating income increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $1.28B to $1.36B.
- What does operating income mean?
- The profit earned from core business activities, before accounting for interest and taxes.