Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

American Electric Power Long-Term Debt increased by 6.2% to $46.85B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 15.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher financial leverage, which can amplify returns on equity but also increases interest expense and financial risk.

Detailed definition

Loans and financial obligations with a maturity period exceeding one year, typically consisting of corporate bonds and n...

Peer comparison

Capital-intensive firms or those with aggressive share buyback programs often carry higher long-term debt than asset-light competitors.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$30.66B$32.06B$31.30B$30.86B$32.98B$33.65B$34.31B$36.72B$44.13B$46.85B
QoQ Change+4.6%-2.4%-1.4%+6.9%+2.0%+2.0%+7.0%+20.2%+6.2%
YoY Change+7.6%+5.0%+9.6%+9.1%
Range$30.66B$46.85B
CAGR+20.7%
Avg YoY Growth+7.8%
Median YoY Growth+8.3%
Current Streak6 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's long-term debt?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported long-term debt of $46.85B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for American Electric Power's long-term debt?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), American Electric Power's long-term debt has grown at a 15.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $28.99B to $44.13B.
What does long-term debt mean?
Money the company has borrowed that doesn't need to be paid back for at least a year.