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Note payable to DIRECTV

Southern Company Note payable to DIRECTV increased by 2.9% to $1.19B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Note payable to DIRECTV shows an upward trend with a 6.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates debt reduction or repayment, while an increase suggests new borrowing or deferred payment arrangements with this specific counterparty.

Detailed definition

This is a specific debt obligation owed to DIRECTV, representing a unique financing arrangement or commercial liability....

Peer comparison

Highly specific to the company; peers are unlikely to have an identical line item, though they may have similar 'Notes Payable to Related Parties'.

Metric ID: note_payable_directv

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$956M$795M$872M$1.11B$1.06B$844M$787M$943M$1.16B$1.19B
QoQ Change-16.8%+9.7%+26.7%-3.9%-20.5%-6.8%+19.8%+22.7%+2.9%
YoY Change+11.1%+6.2%-9.7%+11.7%
Range$787M$1.19B
CAGR+10.3%
Avg YoY Growth+4.8%
Median YoY Growth+8.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's note payable to directv?
Southern Company (SO) reported note payable to directv of $1.19B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's note payable to directv?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's note payable to directv has grown at a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $968M to $1.16B.
What does note payable to directv mean?
A specific debt obligation owed to DIRECTV.