Non-Current Assets

Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Southern Company Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Net increased by 1.5% to $116.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ2 2025

How to read this metric

Growth in net PP&E is generally a positive signal for regulated utilities, as it typically correlates with an expanding rate base and potential for future earnings growth.

Detailed definition

The net book value of all utility-owned property, plant, and equipment, calculated as gross cost minus accumulated depre...

Peer comparison

The primary metric for comparing the scale of regulated utility operations across the industry.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_public_utilities_property_plant_and_e_90f786

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$114.37B$116.10B
QoQ Change+1.5%
Range$114.37B$116.10B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's public utilities, property, plant and equipment, net?
Southern Company (SO) reported public utilities, property, plant and equipment, net of $116.10B in Q1 2026.
What does public utilities, property, plant and equipment, net mean?
The current value of the company's physical assets after accounting for wear and tear.