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Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component

American Electric Power Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component decreased by 8.6% to -$38.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.6%, from -$35.00M to -$38.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

A reversal (credit) improves net earnings, while an expense reduces them, often driven by market performance of plan assets.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the non-service cost components of pension and post-retirement benefit plans, such as interest cost...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting adjustment for companies with defined benefit pension plans.

Metric ID: other_net_periodic_defined_benefits_expense_reversal_of__ed7dac

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$29.70M-$29.60M-$29.70M-$47.20M-$47.10M-$47.20M-$55.20M-$35.00M-$38.00M
QoQ Change+0.3%-0.3%-58.9%+0.2%-0.2%-16.9%+36.6%-8.6%
YoY Change-58.6%-59.5%-16.9%-8.6%
Range-$55.20M-$29.60M
CAGR+13.1%
Avg YoY Growth-35.9%
Median YoY Growth-37.8%

Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Electric Power's net periodic defined benefits expense (reversal of expense), excluding service cost component?
American Electric Power (AEP) reported net periodic defined benefits expense (reversal of expense), excluding service cost component of -$38.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Electric Power's net periodic defined benefits expense (reversal of expense), excluding service cost component changed year-over-year?
American Electric Power's net periodic defined benefits expense (reversal of expense), excluding service cost component decreased by 8.6% year-over-year, from -$35.00M to -$38.00M.
What does net periodic defined benefits expense (reversal of expense), excluding service cost component mean?
The non-operating costs or credits related to employee benefit plans.