Operating
Accrued Compensation
Southern Company Accrued Compensation decreased by 11.5% to -$599.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in accruals acts as a source of cash, while a decrease indicates the settlement of prior compensation obligations.
Detailed definition
This tracks the change in liabilities related to employee compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, and accrued vacati...
Peer comparison
Standard operating liability; common across all labor-intensive industries.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_accrued_salariesHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$470.00M | -$537.00M | -$599.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.3% | -11.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -11.5% |
Range-$599.00M – -$470.00M
Avg YoY Growth-11.5%
Median YoY Growth-11.5%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's accrued compensation?
- Southern Company (SO) reported accrued compensation of -$599.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does accrued compensation mean?
- The change in unpaid employee compensation and benefits owed by the company.