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Long-term debt, gross

Southern Company Long-term debt, gross increased by 22.6% to $72.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates deleveraging, which generally reduces financial risk, while an increase may signal expansion or acquisition financing.

Detailed definition

This represents the total principal amount of long-term debt obligations carried on the balance sheet, excluding short-t...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all capital-intensive firms; essential for calculating debt-to-equity and net debt ratios.

Metric ID: other_debt_instrument_carrying_amount

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's long-term debt, gross?
Southern Company (SO) reported long-term debt, gross of $72.10B in Q1 2026.
What does long-term debt, gross mean?
The total amount of long-term debt the company owes to creditors.