Investing
CapEx
Southern Company CapEx increased by 20.8% to $2.94B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.8%, from $2.44B to $2.94B.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.
Metric ID:
capital_expendituresHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.71B | $1.84B | $2.02B | $1.42B | $1.79B | $2.29B | $2.44B | $2.94B |
| QoQ Change | — | +7.7% | +9.8% | -29.7% | +26.4% | +27.6% | +6.5% | +20.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.2% | +24.5% | — | +20.8% |
Range$1.42B – $2.94B
CAGR+36.6%
Avg YoY Growth+16.8%
Median YoY Growth+20.8%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's capex?
- Southern Company (SO) reported capex of $2.94B in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's capex changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's capex increased by 20.8% year-over-year, from $2.44B to $2.94B.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.