Supplemental
Interest Paid
Southern Company Interest Paid increased by 19.2% to $901.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.2%, from $756.00M to $901.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing interest payments relative to debt levels may signal rising interest rates or a higher cost of borrowing.
Detailed definition
The total cash outflow for interest payments on debt obligations during the period. This metric highlights the cash cost...
Peer comparison
Used to compare the cost of debt and interest coverage ratios against industry peers.
Metric ID:
interest_paidHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $365.00M | $533.00M | $301.00M | $515.00M | $321.00M | $589.00M | $756.00M | $901.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +46.0% | -43.5% | +71.1% | -37.7% | +83.5% | +28.4% | +19.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -12.1% | +10.5% | — | +19.2% |
Range$301.00M – $901.00M
CAGR+67.6%
Avg YoY Growth+5.9%
Median YoY Growth+10.5%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's interest paid?
- Southern Company (SO) reported interest paid of $901.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's interest paid changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's interest paid increased by 19.2% year-over-year, from $756.00M to $901.00M.
- What does interest paid mean?
- The total cash paid for interest on debt.