Investing
Construction payables
Southern Company Construction payables decreased by 55.9% to -$251.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease indicates the company is paying down construction debt, while an increase suggests rising unpaid liabilities for ongoing capital projects.
Detailed definition
The net change in outstanding obligations owed to contractors and suppliers for capital projects currently under develop...
Peer comparison
Often found in the 'Changes in working capital' section of the cash flow statement for construction-heavy firms.
Metric ID:
investing_change_in_construction_payablesHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $23.00M | -$161.00M | -$251.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -800.0% | -55.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -55.9% |
Range-$251.00M – $23.00M
Avg YoY Growth-55.9%
Median YoY Growth-55.9%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's construction payables?
- Southern Company (SO) reported construction payables of -$251.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does construction payables mean?
- The change in money owed to vendors for ongoing construction projects.