Other Income & Expense
Equity Method Income
Southern Company Equity Method Income increased by 56.3% to $50.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 56.3%, from $32.00M to $50.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase reflects strong performance from joint ventures or strategic partners, while a decrease indicates underperformance in those specific investments.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the company's proportionate share of the net earnings or losses from investments in unconsolidated...
Peer comparison
Common in technology and manufacturing sectors where joint ventures are used for R&D or supply chain integration.
Metric ID:
equity_method_incomeHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$40.00M | $30.00M | $34.00M | $28.00M | $32.00M | $32.00M | $50.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +175.0% | +13.3% | -17.6% | +14.3% | +0.0% | +56.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +185.0% | -6.7% | +14.3% | — | +56.3% |
Range-$40.00M – $50.00M
CAGR+16.0%
Avg YoY Growth+62.2%
Median YoY Growth+35.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Utilities | $250.00K | $250.00K | -$2.00M |
| Total | -$40.00M | $30.00M | $32.00M |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas distribution operations | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — |
| Gas marketing services | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — |
| Gas Pipeline Investments | $12.50M | $12.50M | $39.00M | — |
| SOUTHERN Co GAS | $12.50M | $12.50M | $39.00M | — |
| SOUTHERN POWER CO | — | — | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | -$40.00M | $30.00M | $32.00M | $50.00M |
Equity Method Income at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's equity method income?
- Southern Company (SO) reported equity method income of $50.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's equity method income changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's equity method income increased by 56.3% year-over-year, from $32.00M to $50.00M.
- What does equity method income mean?
- The company's share of profits or losses from businesses it partially owns.