Operating
Change in Prepaids
Southern Company Change in Prepaids decreased by 18.3% to $98.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a cash outflow, while a decrease represents a cash inflow as prepaid assets are expensed.
Detailed definition
Represents the net change in payments made in advance for goods or services that will be consumed in future periods. An...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital line item across all industrial and manufacturing peers.
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change_in_prepaid_expensesHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $86.00M | $4.00M | $120.00M | $98.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -95.3% | >999% | -18.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -18.3% |
Range$4.00M – $120.00M
Avg YoY Growth-18.3%
Median YoY Growth-18.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's change in prepaids?
- Southern Company (SO) reported change in prepaids of $98.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does change in prepaids mean?
- The net change in cash paid upfront for future expenses.