Operating Expenses
Other operations and maintenance
Southern Company Other operations and maintenance increased by 2.1% to $1.65B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.1%, from $1.62B to $1.65B. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal rising labor costs or aging infrastructure requiring more maintenance, while a decrease suggests effective cost management or operational efficiencies.
Detailed definition
This represents the day-to-day costs required to operate and maintain utility infrastructure, excluding fuel and power p...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category for all capital-intensive utility providers.
Metric ID:
other_operations_and_maintenanceHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.44B | $1.45B | $1.83B | $1.52B | $1.56B | $1.53B | $1.42B | $1.62B | $1.65B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.6% | +26.6% | -17.2% | +2.8% | -2.0% | -6.7% | +13.7% | +2.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +8.3% | +5.6% | -6.7% | — | +2.1% |
Range$1.42B – $1.83B
CAGR+7.2%
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $578.00M |
| Total | $1.65B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's other operations and maintenance?
- Southern Company (SO) reported other operations and maintenance of $1.65B in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's other operations and maintenance changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's other operations and maintenance increased by 2.1% year-over-year, from $1.62B to $1.65B.
- What does other operations and maintenance mean?
- The ongoing costs of running and maintaining the utility's physical assets and administrative functions.