Non-Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
Southern Company Long-Term Debt increased by 22.6% to $72.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.
Detailed definition
This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.
Metric ID:
long_term_debtHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $50.40B | $51.90B | $52.10B | $51.60B | $52.00B | $53.40B | $58.80B | $72.10B |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.0% | +0.4% | -1.0% | +0.8% | +2.7% | +10.1% | +22.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.2% | +2.9% | +10.1% | — |
Range$50.40B – $72.10B
CAGR+22.7%
Avg YoY Growth+5.4%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's long-term debt?
- Southern Company (SO) reported long-term debt of $72.10B in Q1 2026.
- What does long-term debt mean?
- The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.