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Electric Utilities — Earnings from equity method investments

Southern Company Electric Utilities — Earnings from equity method investments increased by 50.0% to -$1.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.0%, from -$2.00M to -$1.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong performance from joint ventures or strategic partnerships, while a decrease suggests underperformance in those specific investments.

Detailed definition

Reflects the segment's proportional share of net income from entities where the company exercises significant influence...

Peer comparison

Common in utilities with shared transmission or generation projects; varies based on partnership structure.

Metric ID: so_segment_electric_utilities_earnings_from_equity_method_investments

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$250.00K$250.00K$250.00K-$2.00M-$1.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-900.0%+50.0%
YoY Change+50.0%
Range-$2.00M$250.00K
CAGR+300.0%
Avg YoY Growth+50.0%
Median YoY Growth+50.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's electric utilities — earnings from equity method investments?
Southern Company (SO) reported electric utilities — earnings from equity method investments of -$1.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Company's electric utilities — earnings from equity method investments changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's electric utilities — earnings from equity method investments increased by 50.0% year-over-year, from -$2.00M to -$1.00M.
What does electric utilities — earnings from equity method investments mean?
The segment's share of profits from businesses it partially owns.