Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits
Southern Company Compensation and benefits decreased by 280.0% to -$9.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
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compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.00M | -$9.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -280.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -280.0% |
Range-$9.00M – $5.00M
Avg YoY Growth-280.0%
Median YoY Growth-280.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's compensation and benefits?
- Southern Company (SO) reported compensation and benefits of -$9.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.