Current Assets
Fossil fuel stock
Southern Company Fossil fuel stock decreased by 1.1% to $727M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Fossil fuel stock shows an upward trend with a 10.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels provide security against fuel price spikes or supply shortages, while lower levels may improve cash flow but increase operational risk.
Detailed definition
This represents the inventory value of fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, held for power generation purposes. It...
Peer comparison
Standard for utility companies with fossil-fuel-based generation portfolios.
Metric ID:
current_assets_energy_related_inventory_other_fossil_fuelHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $475M | $386M | $450M | $411M | $431M | $526M | $575M | $829M | $735M | $727M |
| QoQ Change | — | -18.7% | +16.6% | -8.7% | +4.9% | +22.0% | +9.3% | +44.2% | -11.3% | -1.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -9.3% | +36.3% | +27.8% | +57.6% | — | — |
Range$386M – $829M
CAGR+20.8%
Avg YoY Growth+28.1%
Median YoY Growth+32.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's fossil fuel stock?
- Southern Company (SO) reported fossil fuel stock of $727M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's fossil fuel stock?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's fossil fuel stock has grown at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $550M to $735M.
- What does fossil fuel stock mean?
- The value of fuel stocks held for electricity generation.