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Asset Retirement Obligation Payments
Southern Company Asset Retirement Obligation Payments decreased by 0.7% to $133.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher payments indicate active decommissioning projects or accelerated environmental remediation efforts.
Detailed definition
Cash outflows required to satisfy legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets, such a...
Peer comparison
Critical metric for energy, utility, and mining companies with significant infrastructure retirement obligations.
Metric ID:
cvx_aro_paymentsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $134.00M | $133.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | -0.7% |
Range$133.00M – $134.00M
Avg YoY Growth-0.7%
Median YoY Growth-0.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's asset retirement obligation payments?
- Southern Company (SO) reported asset retirement obligation payments of $133.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does asset retirement obligation payments mean?
- Cash spent to fulfill legal requirements for retiring and cleaning up assets.