Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

Southern Company Accounts Receivable increased by 6.8% to $2.41B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 8.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Rapid growth relative to sales may indicate collection issues or aggressive revenue recognition; stability suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the total amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, minus the allowance f...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all companies with B2B or credit-based sales models.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.68B$1.83B$1.81B$2.01B$2.28B$2.22B$2.13B$2.23B$2.25B$2.41B
QoQ Change+8.8%-1.4%+11.1%+13.5%-2.4%-4.3%+4.8%+0.9%+6.8%
YoY Change+35.3%+21.4%+17.8%+0.3%
Range$1.68B$2.41B
CAGR+17.2%
Avg YoY Growth+18.7%
Median YoY Growth+19.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '25
Unregulated Distributed Generation$50.00M$65.00M$63.00M
Total$1.81B$2.13B$2.25B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's accounts receivable?
Southern Company (SO) reported accounts receivable of $2.41B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's accounts receivable?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's accounts receivable has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.75B to $2.25B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The net amount of money owed by customers after accounting for potential non-payments.