Financing
Proceeds from new debt
Southern Company Proceeds from new debt decreased by 47.7% to $2.39B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 47.7%, from $4.57B to $2.39B.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Increased proceeds indicate active debt financing, which may be used for growth or to manage liquidity, but also increases interest obligations.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the cash inflows received from the issuance of new long-term debt instruments, such as bonds or notes...
Peer comparison
Insurance companies periodically issue debt to optimize their capital structure and manage liquidity needs.
Metric ID:
financing_proceeds_from_issuance_of_long_term_debt_and_c_161ecdHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.50B | $2.15B | $1.47B | $700.00M | $1.50B | $1.60B | $4.57B | $2.39B |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.0% | -31.6% | -52.3% | +114.3% | +6.7% | +185.4% | -47.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -39.9% | -25.5% | — | -47.7% |
Range$700.00M – $4.57B
CAGR-2.4%
Avg YoY Growth-37.7%
Median YoY Growth-39.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's proceeds from new debt?
- Southern Company (SO) reported proceeds from new debt of $2.39B in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's proceeds from new debt changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's proceeds from new debt decreased by 47.7% year-over-year, from $4.57B to $2.39B.
- What does proceeds from new debt mean?
- Cash received from taking on new long-term debt.