Operating
Deferred Taxes
Southern Company Deferred Taxes decreased by 52.1% to $168.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 52.1%, from $351.00M to $168.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Positive values indicate tax benefits that improve cash flow, while negative values indicate cash tax outflows exceeding accounting expense.
Detailed definition
This reflects the difference between income tax expense recognized in the financial statements and the actual tax payabl...
Peer comparison
Common across all industries; highly dependent on specific tax jurisdictions and capital expenditure cycles.
Metric ID:
deferred_income_taxesHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$241.00M | $190.00M | -$138.00M | $40.00M | $200.00M | $368.00M | $351.00M | $168.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +178.8% | -172.6% | +129.0% | +400.0% | +84.0% | -4.6% | -52.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +183.0% | +93.7% | — | -52.1% |
Range-$241.00M – $368.00M
CAGR-18.6%
Avg YoY Growth+74.8%
Median YoY Growth+93.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Utilities | $54.75M | $54.75M | $225.00M |
| Total | -$241.00M | $190.00M | $351.00M |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | — | $129.00M |
| SOUTHERN POWER CO | -$1.00M | -$70.00M |
| Total | $351.00M | $168.00M |
Deferred Taxes at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's deferred taxes?
- Southern Company (SO) reported deferred taxes of $168.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's deferred taxes decreased by 52.1% year-over-year, from $351.00M to $168.00M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The difference between tax reported on the income statement and actual cash taxes paid.