Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Southern Company Goodwill remained flat by 0.0% to $5.16B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a -0.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals recent M&A activity, while a decrease suggests potential impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during business acquisitions....
Peer comparison
Common in industries with frequent consolidation; peers in the utility sector often have lower goodwill than tech or consumer sectors.
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goodwillHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.16B | $5.16B | $5.16B | $5.16B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.3% | -2.3% | — | — |
Range$5.16B – $5.28B
CAGR-1.0%
Avg YoY Growth-1.1%
Median YoY Growth-1.1%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN POWER CO | — | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M |
| Corporate And Other | $263M | $263M | $263M | $263M | $144M | $144M | — | — |
| Total | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.28B | $5.16B | $5.16B | $5.16B | $5.16B |
Corporate And Other was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's goodwill?
- Southern Company (SO) reported goodwill of $5.16B in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's goodwill?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's goodwill has grown at a -0.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.28B to $5.16B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The intangible value created when a company pays more for an acquisition than the fair value of its assets.