Tax

Income Tax

Southern Company Income Tax decreased by 28.3% to $297.00M in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 28.3%, from $414.00M to $297.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Changes may reflect shifts in corporate tax law, geographic earnings mix, or the expiration of tax incentives.

Detailed definition

The total amount of income tax a company expects to pay to federal, state, and foreign governments based on its earnings...

Peer comparison

Global companies often have complex tax expenses due to earnings in multiple international jurisdictions.

Metric ID: is_income_tax_expense

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23
Value-$12.00M$372.00M$173.00M$304.00M$414.00M$297.00M
QoQ Change>999%-53.5%+75.7%+36.2%-28.3%
YoY Change>999%+11.3%-28.3%
Range-$12.00M$414.00M
CAGR>999%
Avg YoY Growth+872.1%
Median YoY Growth+11.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's income tax?
Southern Company (SO) reported income tax of $297.00M in Q3 2023.
How has Southern Company's income tax changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's income tax decreased by 28.3% year-over-year, from $414.00M to $297.00M.
What does income tax mean?
The amount of money a company sets aside to pay its corporate income taxes.