Question 1

What is Southern Company's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?

Accepted Answer

Southern Company (SO) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $941M in Q1 2026.

Question 2

What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?

Accepted Answer

Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -23.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.21B to $980M.

Question 3

What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?

Accepted Answer

This represents the long-term shortfall between the projected benefit obligations of a company's pension plans and the fair value of the plan assets. It reflects the company's long-term commitment to provide retirement benefits to employees. A significant liability indicates a potential future cash requirement to fund the pension plan.

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	At March 31, 2026	At December 31, 2025
Accumulated deferred income taxes	12,381	12,133
Deferred credits related to income taxes	4,648	4,712
Accumulated deferred ITCs	2,047	2,002
Employee benefit obligations	941	980
Operating lease obligations, deferred	1,280	1,287
Asset retirement obligations, deferred	8,907	8,939
Other cost of removal obligations	2,054	2,036
Other regulatory liabilities, deferred	770	722

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