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CapEx

Southern Company CapEx increased by 20.8% to $2.94B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.8%, from $2.44B to $2.94B.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels indicate aggressive growth or maintenance investment, while low levels may signal capital efficiency or underinvestment in infrastructure.

Detailed definition

Capital expenditures represent the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as property,...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Capital Expenditures' or 'Purchases of Property, Plant, and Equipment' in the investing section of the cash flow statement.

Metric ID: anet_capital_expenditures

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.71B$1.84B$2.02B$1.42B$1.79B$2.29B$2.44B$2.94B
QoQ Change+7.7%+9.8%-29.7%+26.4%+27.6%+6.5%+20.8%
YoY Change+5.2%+24.5%+20.8%
Range$1.42B$2.94B
CAGR+36.6%
Avg YoY Growth+16.8%
Median YoY Growth+20.8%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's capex?
Southern Company (SO) reported capex of $2.94B in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Company's capex changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's capex increased by 20.8% year-over-year, from $2.44B to $2.94B.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining long-term physical assets.