Current Assets

Derivatives

Southern Company Derivatives decreased by 44.4% to $35.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Derivatives shows a downward trend with a -24.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates favorable market movements in hedged positions, while a decrease reflects unfavorable movements or contract settlements.

Detailed definition

The fair value of derivative financial instruments that are expected to be settled within one year and result in a net a...

Peer comparison

Standard for energy companies utilizing hedging strategies to manage commodity price volatility.

Metric ID: current_assets_derivative_assets_current

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$175.00M$365.00M$151.00M$405.00M$247.00M$289.00M$115.00M$36.00M$63.00M$35.00M
QoQ Change+108.6%-58.6%+168.2%-39.0%+17.0%-60.2%-68.7%+75.0%-44.4%
YoY Change+41.1%-20.8%-23.8%-87.5%
Range$35.00M$405.00M
CAGR-51.1%
Avg YoY Growth-22.8%
Median YoY Growth-22.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's derivatives?
Southern Company (SO) reported derivatives of $35.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's derivatives?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's derivatives has grown at a -24.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $147.00M to $63.00M.
What does derivatives mean?
The current value of financial contracts that are expected to provide a future economic benefit.