Current Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Southern Company Derivative Liability, Current increased by 13.6% to $134.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that hedging positions are currently out-of-the-money, potentially requiring cash settlement in the near term.
Detailed definition
The fair value of derivative contracts that are in a liability position and are expected to be settled within one year....
Peer comparison
Common in commodity-heavy businesses; reflects the impact of market volatility on hedging portfolios.
Metric ID:
current_liabilities_derivative_liabilities_currentHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $118.00M | $134.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +13.6% |
Range$118.00M – $134.00M
Derivative Liability, Current at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's derivative liability, current?
- Southern Company (SO) reported derivative liability, current of $134.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does derivative liability, current mean?
- The value of short-term financial contracts that the company currently owes to counterparties.