American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of -0.87x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $-1.32 Billion represents -1% of operating cash flow ($1.52 Billion). Explore AEP capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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American Electric Power Co Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1994–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for American Electric Power Co Inc across 32 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see AEP cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for American Electric Power Co Inc (1994–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for American Electric Power Co Inc. Check American Electric Power Co Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.98x | $6.81 Billion | $6.94 Billion | $130.00 Million | ▲ +0.2% |
| 2024 | 0.98x | $6.66 Billion | $6.80 Billion | $139.90 Million | ▲ +296.8% |
| 2023 | -0.50x | $-2.49 Billion | $5.01 Billion | $7.51 Billion | ▼ -77.3% |
| 2022 | -0.28x | $-1.48 Billion | $5.29 Billion | $6.77 Billion | ▲ +44.0% |
| 2021 | -0.50x | $-1.92 Billion | $3.84 Billion | $5.76 Billion | ▲ +22.6% |
| 2020 | -0.65x | $-2.48 Billion | $3.83 Billion | $6.32 Billion | ▼ -47.6% |
| 2019 | -0.44x | $-1.87 Billion | $4.27 Billion | $6.14 Billion | ▼ -102.1% |
| 2018 | -0.22x | $-1.13 Billion | $5.22 Billion | $6.36 Billion | ▲ +39.4% |
| 2017 | -0.36x | $-1.53 Billion | $4.27 Billion | $5.80 Billion | ▼ -314.6% |
| 2016 | -0.09x | $-390.30 Million | $4.52 Billion | $4.91 Billion | ▼ -290.5% |
| 2015 | 0.05x | $218.50 Million | $4.82 Billion | $4.60 Billion | ▼ -42.4% |
| 2014 | 0.08x | $363.00 Million | $4.61 Billion | $4.25 Billion | ▼ -1.5% |
| 2013 | 0.08x | $328.00 Million | $4.11 Billion | $3.78 Billion | ▼ -54.8% |
| 2012 | 0.18x | $672.00 Million | $3.80 Billion | $3.13 Billion | ▼ -33.9% |
| 2011 | 0.27x | $1.01 Billion | $3.79 Billion | $2.77 Billion | ▲ +215.0% |
| 2010 | 0.08x | $226.00 Million | $2.66 Billion | $2.44 Billion | ▲ +166.3% |
| 2009 | -0.13x | $-317.00 Million | $2.48 Billion | $2.79 Billion | ▲ +73.0% |
| 2008 | -0.48x | $-1.22 Billion | $2.58 Billion | $3.80 Billion | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2007 | -0.49x | $-1.17 Billion | $2.39 Billion | $3.56 Billion | ▼ -67.9% |
| 2006 | -0.29x | $-796.00 Million | $2.73 Billion | $3.53 Billion | ▼ -3.8% |
| 2005 | -0.28x | $-527.00 Million | $1.88 Billion | $2.40 Billion | ▼ -180.7% |
| 2004 | 0.35x | $904.00 Million | $2.60 Billion | $1.69 Billion | ▼ -15.4% |
| 2003 | 0.41x | $950.00 Million | $2.31 Billion | $1.36 Billion | ▲ +1633.9% |
| 2002 | -0.03x | $-45.00 Million | $1.68 Billion | $1.72 Billion | ▼ -107.1% |
| 2001 | 0.38x | $1.12 Billion | $2.95 Billion | $1.83 Billion | ▲ +311.3% |
| 2000 | -0.18x | $-270.00 Million | $1.50 Billion | $1.77 Billion | ▼ -193.5% |
| 1999 | -0.06x | $-50.00 Million | $817.00 Million | $867.00 Million | ▼ -126.5% |
| 1998 | 0.23x | $237.40 Million | $1.03 Billion | $792.10 Million | ▼ -36.9% |
| 1997 | 0.37x | $437.50 Million | $1.20 Billion | $760.40 Million | ▼ -31.5% |
| 1996 | 0.53x | $659.40 Million | $1.24 Billion | $577.70 Million | ▲ +25.0% |
| 1995 | 0.43x | $450.60 Million | $1.06 Billion | $606.00 Million | ▲ +24.8% |
| 1994 | 0.34x | $334.20 Million | $977.70 Million | $643.50 Million | — |