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AEP reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.02B (+10.2% YoY) and diluted EPS of $1.60 (+6.7% YoY), driven by strong operating cash flow of $1.52B, though heavy capital investment pushed long-term debt up 15.3% to $49.6B.
Key risk: High Leverage and Rising Long-Term Debt
AEP's long-term debt reached $49.6B in Q1 2026, a 15.3% YoY increase, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66. In a rising or sustained high interest rate environment, refinancing costs could pressure earnings and limit financial flexibility.
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