Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Southern Company Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense decreased by 18.3% to $98.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in prepaid expenses uses cash today, while a decrease indicates the consumption of previously paid services.
Detailed definition
Measures the change in payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in future periods. It reflects the...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital metric across all industries.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_expenseHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $86.00M | $4.00M | $120.00M | $98.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -95.3% | >999% | -18.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -18.3% |
Range$4.00M – $120.00M
Avg YoY Growth-18.3%
Median YoY Growth-18.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense?
- Southern Company (SO) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense of $98.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense mean?
- The net change in payments made for future services or goods.