Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Southern Company Total Operating Expenses increased by 10.7% to $6.38B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.7%, from $5.77B to $6.38B. 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 faster than revenue growth suggests declining operating margins, while slower growth indicates effective cost control.
Detailed definition
Total operating expenses represent the sum of all costs incurred to operate the business, excluding the cost of goods so...
Peer comparison
Used to calculate operating margin; peers in the healthcare sector monitor this closely to manage profitability against R&D requirements.
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total_operating_expensesHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.49B | $4.52B | $6.10B | $5.26B | $5.55B | $6.19B | $4.87B | $5.77B | $6.38B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.6% | +35.1% | -13.7% | +5.5% | +11.4% | -21.3% | +18.4% | +10.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +23.6% | +37.0% | -21.3% | — | +10.7% |
Range$4.49B – $6.38B
CAGR+19.2%
Avg YoY Growth+12.5%
Median YoY Growth+17.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's total operating expenses?
- Southern Company (SO) reported total operating expenses of $6.38B in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's total operating expenses changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's total operating expenses increased by 10.7% year-over-year, from $5.77B to $6.38B.
- What does total operating expenses mean?
- The total cost of running the business, including all non-production expenses.