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Operating Lease Liabilities (Current)

Southern Company Operating Lease Liabilities (Current) increased by 3.0% to $203M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Lease Liabilities (Current) shows a downward trend with a -6.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher short-term cash commitments for leased assets, potentially impacting near-term liquidity.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of lease payments for operating assets that are due within the next twelve months. Under cur...

Peer comparison

Standardized under ASC 842; comparable across all companies with significant leased real estate or equipment.

Metric ID: operating_lease_liabilities_current

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$245M$246M$250M$245M$232M$191M$197M$181M$197M$203M
QoQ Change+0.4%+1.6%-2.0%-5.3%-17.7%+3.1%-8.1%+8.8%+3.0%
YoY Change-5.3%-22.4%-21.2%-5.2%
Range$181M$250M
CAGR-8.0%
Avg YoY Growth-13.5%
Median YoY Growth-13.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's operating lease liabilities (current)?
Southern Company (SO) reported operating lease liabilities (current) of $203M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's operating lease liabilities (current)?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's operating lease liabilities (current) has grown at a -6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $241M to $197M.
What does operating lease liabilities (current) mean?
The portion of operating lease payments due within one year.