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Deferred taxes
Southern Company Deferred taxes decreased by 52.1% to $168.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 52.1%, from $351.00M to $168.00M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Changes indicate shifts in the timing of tax liabilities, often driven by capital expenditures or changes in tax regulations.
Detailed definition
This metric reflects the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for...
Peer comparison
Standard line item in the cash flow statement or tax reconciliation for all corporations.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefitHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$241.00M | $190.00M | -$138.00M | $40.00M | $200.00M | $368.00M | $351.00M | $168.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +178.8% | -172.6% | +129.0% | +400.0% | +84.0% | -4.6% | -52.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +183.0% | +93.7% | — | -52.1% |
Range-$241.00M – $368.00M
CAGR-18.6%
Avg YoY Growth+74.8%
Median YoY Growth+93.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's deferred taxes?
- Southern Company (SO) reported deferred taxes of $168.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's deferred taxes decreased by 52.1% year-over-year, from $351.00M to $168.00M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The tax expense or benefit that will be paid or realized in future periods due to current accounting differences.