Total Debt for American Electric Power Company (AEP)
According to American Electric Power Company's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $50.24B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$50.24B
YoY change
+9.8%
5Y CAGR
+7.9%
Peak year (2025)
$50.24B
Latest annual
$50.24B
Total Debt history chart for American Electric Power Company (AEP) from 1994 to 2025
Total Debt history table for American Electric Power Company (AEP) from 1994 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50.24B | +9.8% | ||
| 2024 | $45.76B | +4.9% | ||
| 2023 | $43.61B | +4.9% | ||
| 2022 | $41.58B | +13.4% | ||
| 2021 | $36.66B | +6.5% | ||
| 2020 | $34.43B | +12.8% | ||
| 2019 | $30.53B | +20.9% | ||
| 2018 | $25.26B | +10.7% | ||
| 2017 | $22.81B | +3.8% | ||
| 2016 | $21.97B | +7.8% | ||
| 2015 | $20.37B | +1.7% | ||
| 2014 | $20.03B | +4.7% | ||
| 2013 | $19.13B | +2.1% | ||
| 2012 | $18.74B | +3.1% | ||
| 2011 | $18.17B | +0.0% | ||
| 2010 | $18.16B | +3.0% | ||
| 2009 | $17.62B | -1.9% | ||
| 2008 | $17.96B | +14.7% | ||
| 2007 | $15.65B | +14.1% | ||
| 2006 | $13.72B | +12.1% | ||
| 2005 | $12.24B | -0.6% | ||
| 2004 | $12.31B | -14.7% | ||
| 2003 | $14.43B | +2.0% | ||
| 2002 | $14.14B | -7.0% | ||
| 2001 | $15.21B | +0.8% | ||
| 2000 | $15.09B | +79.1% | ||
| 1999 | $8.43B | +9.4% | ||
| 1998 | $7.70B | +26.7% | ||
| 1997 | $6.08B | +14.9% | ||
| 1996 | $5.29B | -4.1% | ||
| 1995 | $5.52B | +4.2% | ||
| 1994 | $5.30B | — |
Total Debt values are taken from American Electric Power Company's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual total debt for American Electric Power Company (AEP) came in at $50.24B – grew 9.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), American Electric Power Company total debt delivered a +7.9% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum total debt sits at $50.24B (2025); the minimum reading of $5.29B dates to 1996.
Within Utilities, American Electric Power Company (AEP) ranks 4th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for total debt is $42.61B.
American Electric Power Company Total Debt by Year
American Electric Power Company Total Debt 2025: $50.24B
American Electric Power Company total debt in 2025 was $50.24B, grew 9.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
American Electric Power Company Total Debt 2024: $45.76B
American Electric Power Company total debt in 2024 was $45.76B, edged up 4.9% from 2023.
American Electric Power Company Total Debt 2023: $43.61B
American Electric Power Company total debt in 2023 was $43.61B, edged up 4.9% from 2022.
American Electric Power Company Total Debt 2022: $41.58B
American Electric Power Company total debt in 2022 was $41.58B, grew 13.4% from 2021.
American Electric Power Company Total Debt 2021: $36.66B
American Electric Power Company total debt in 2021 was $36.66B.
See more financial history for American Electric Power Company (AEP).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as American Electric Power Company, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $95.62B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $90.87B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $65.82B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $48.94B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $36.29B | Utilities |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $20.39B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $8.99B | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $0 | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Electric Power Company's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for American Electric Power Company (AEP) is $50.24B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has American Electric Power Company total debt changed year-over-year?
- American Electric Power Company (AEP) total debt changed +9.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of American Electric Power Company total debt?
- American Electric Power Company (AEP) total debt compound annual growth rate is +7.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did American Electric Power Company total debt hit its highest annual value?
- American Electric Power Company total debt reached its highest annual value of $50.24B in 2025.
What was American Electric Power Company total debt in 2024?
- American Electric Power Company (AEP) total debt in 2024 was $45.76B.
What was American Electric Power Company total debt in 2025?
- American Electric Power Company (AEP) total debt in 2025 was $50.24B.
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