Investing

Proceeds from Decommissioning Trust Fund Assets

Southern Company Proceeds from Decommissioning Trust Fund Assets increased by 22.4% to $442.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.4%, from $361.00M to $442.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the liquidation of trust assets to fund active decommissioning work, while a decrease suggests lower current funding requirements or a pause in site restoration activities.

Detailed definition

Cash inflows resulting from the liquidation or sale of assets held within a dedicated trust fund established to cover th...

Peer comparison

Common among utilities with legacy nuclear generation assets; peers include Duke Energy or Constellation Energy.

Metric ID: investing_proceeds_from_decommissioning_fund

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$380.00M$371.00M$296.00M$289.00M$335.00M$230.00M$361.00M$442.00M
QoQ Change-2.4%-20.2%-2.4%+15.9%-31.3%+57.0%+22.4%
YoY Change-11.8%-38.0%+22.4%
Range$230.00M$442.00M
CAGR+9.0%
Avg YoY Growth-9.1%
Median YoY Growth-11.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's proceeds from decommissioning trust fund assets?
Southern Company (SO) reported proceeds from decommissioning trust fund assets of $442.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Company's proceeds from decommissioning trust fund assets changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's proceeds from decommissioning trust fund assets increased by 22.4% year-over-year, from $361.00M to $442.00M.
What does proceeds from decommissioning trust fund assets mean?
Cash received from selling assets held in a nuclear decommissioning trust fund.