Other Income & Expense
Change in Receivables
Southern Company Change in Receivables decreased by 1671.4% to -$124.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1671.4%, from -$7.00M to -$124.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A large increase in receivables relative to sales can signal potential collection issues or a slowdown in cash conversion.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the net change in accounts receivable balances during the reporting period, reflecting the differen...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric found in the cash flow statement of all companies selling on credit.
Metric ID:
ms_change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $83.00M | $217.00M | $420.00M | -$7.00M | -$124.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +161.4% | +93.5% | -101.7% | <-999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | <-999% |
Range-$124.00M – $420.00M
CAGR+49.4%
Avg YoY Growth<-999%
Median YoY Growth<-999%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's change in receivables?
- Southern Company (SO) reported change in receivables of -$124.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's change in receivables decreased by 1671.4% year-over-year, from -$7.00M to -$124.00M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered.