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Gross Carrying Amount

Southern Company Gross Carrying Amount remained flat by 0.0% to $669.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Gross Carrying Amount shows relatively stable performance with a -3.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate significant investment in intellectual property or acquisitions, while stability suggests a consistent asset base.

Detailed definition

The total historical cost of intangible assets with a defined useful life, such as patents, customer relationships, or s...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries; peers with high M&A activity typically show larger balances.

Metric ID: other_finite_lived_intangible_assets_gross

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$677.00M$676.00M$677.00M$677.00M$676.00M$671.00M$671.00M$669.00M$669.00M$669.00M
QoQ Change-0.1%+0.1%+0.0%-0.1%-0.7%+0.0%-0.3%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-0.1%-0.7%-0.9%-0.3%
Range$669.00M$677.00M
CAGR-0.5%
Avg YoY Growth-0.5%
Median YoY Growth-0.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's gross carrying amount?
Southern Company (SO) reported gross carrying amount of $669.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's gross carrying amount?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's gross carrying amount has grown at a -3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $740.00M to $669.00M.
What does gross carrying amount mean?
The total original cost of intangible assets that have a limited lifespan.