Financing

Proceeds from new debt

Southern Company Proceeds from new debt decreased by 47.7% to $2.39B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 47.7%, from $4.57B to $2.39B.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Increased proceeds indicate active debt financing, which may be used for growth or to manage liquidity, but also increases interest obligations.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the cash inflows received from the issuance of new long-term debt instruments, such as bonds or notes...

Peer comparison

Insurance companies periodically issue debt to optimize their capital structure and manage liquidity needs.

Metric ID: financing_proceeds_from_issuance_of_long_term_debt_and_c_161ecd

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.50B$2.15B$1.47B$700.00M$1.50B$1.60B$4.57B$2.39B
QoQ Change-14.0%-31.6%-52.3%+114.3%+6.7%+185.4%-47.7%
YoY Change-39.9%-25.5%-47.7%
Range$700.00M$4.57B
CAGR-2.4%
Avg YoY Growth-37.7%
Median YoY Growth-39.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's proceeds from new debt?
Southern Company (SO) reported proceeds from new debt of $2.39B in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Company's proceeds from new debt changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's proceeds from new debt decreased by 47.7% year-over-year, from $4.57B to $2.39B.
What does proceeds from new debt mean?
Cash received from taking on new long-term debt.