Current Assets
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Current)
Southern Company Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Current) increased by 13.1% to $95M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (Current) shows a downward trend with a -10.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests rising credit risk or economic stress among the customer base.
Detailed definition
This is a contra-asset account representing the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not expec...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice; peers in the utility sector adjust this based on regional economic conditions.
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allowance_for_doubtful_accounts_receivable_currentHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $88M | $72M | $78M | $89M | $94M | $80M | $71M | $78M | $84M | $95M |
| QoQ Change | — | -18.2% | +8.3% | +14.1% | +5.6% | -14.9% | -11.3% | +9.9% | +7.7% | +13.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.8% | +11.1% | -9.0% | -2.5% | — | — |
Range$71M – $95M
CAGR+3.5%
Avg YoY Growth+1.6%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current)?
- Southern Company (SO) reported allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) of $95M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current)?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) has grown at a -10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $118M to $84M.
- What does allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (current) mean?
- The estimated amount of customer debt that the company expects will not be paid.