Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Current Liabilities

Net Cash Collateral Posted - Derivative Instruments

Southern Company Net Cash Collateral Posted - Derivative Instruments increased by 226.7% to $49.00M in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 226.7%, from $15.00M to $49.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2020

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher liquidity usage for margin requirements, which may constrain free cash flow during periods of market stress.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net amount of cash collateral the firm has posted to counterparties to support its derivative...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing the liquidity impact of derivative trading activities at major investment banks.

Metric ID: net_cash_collateral_posted_derivatives

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23
Value$41.00M-$20.00M$36.00M$13.00M$15.00M$49.00M
QoQ Change-148.8%+280.0%-63.9%+15.4%+226.7%
YoY Change-68.3%+175.0%+226.7%
Range-$20.00M$49.00M
CAGR+15.3%
Avg YoY Growth+111.1%
Median YoY Growth+175.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's net cash collateral posted - derivative instruments?
Southern Company (SO) reported net cash collateral posted - derivative instruments of $49.00M in Q3 2023.
How has Southern Company's net cash collateral posted - derivative instruments changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's net cash collateral posted - derivative instruments increased by 226.7% year-over-year, from $15.00M to $49.00M.
What does net cash collateral posted - derivative instruments mean?
The net cash the firm has deposited with counterparties as collateral for its derivative contracts.