Other Income & Expense
Change in Receivables
Southern Company Change in Receivables decreased by 90.3% to $27.00M in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
A large increase in receivables relative to revenue can signal potential cash flow issues or credit risk.
Detailed definition
Measures the net increase or decrease in accounts receivable during the reporting period as part of operating cash flow....
Peer comparison
Standard operating cash flow component; comparable to 'change in accounts receivable' at peer companies.
Metric ID:
is_ms_change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $279.00M | $27.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -90.3% |
Range$27.00M – $279.00M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's change in receivables?
- Southern Company (SO) reported change in receivables of $27.00M in Q3 2021.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The net change in money owed to the company by customers during the period.