Operating
D&A
Southern Company D&A increased by 12.0% to $1.58B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.0%, from $1.41B to $1.58B.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate significant capital investment in infrastructure or acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets or limited capital expenditure.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense allocated to the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. Be...
Peer comparison
High in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing and healthcare devices; lower in service-based sectors.
Metric ID:
depreciation_and_amortization_cfHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $985.00M | $995.00M | $1.03B | $989.00M | $1.01B | $1.09B | $1.41B | $1.58B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.0% | +3.4% | -3.9% | +1.7% | +8.3% | +29.6% | +12.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +2.1% | +9.4% | — | +12.0% |
Range$985.00M – $1.58B
CAGR+31.0%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+9.4%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's d&a?
- Southern Company (SO) reported d&a of $1.58B in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's d&a changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's d&a increased by 12.0% year-over-year, from $1.41B to $1.58B.
- What does d&a mean?
- The non-cash accounting expense for the wear and tear or expiration of assets.