Operating
Stock Option Plan Expense
Southern Company Stock Option Plan Expense increased by 7.8% to $97.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.8%, from $90.00M to $97.00M.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher reliance on equity-based incentives, which can align employee interests with shareholders but may lead to dilution.
Detailed definition
This reflects the non-cash compensation expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees and executives....
Peer comparison
Standard for companies using equity compensation; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.
Metric ID:
operating_stock_option_plan_expenseHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $22.00M | $29.00M | $10.00M | $85.00M | $15.00M | $16.00M | $90.00M | $97.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +31.8% | -65.5% | +750.0% | -82.4% | +6.7% | +462.5% | +7.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -31.8% | -44.8% | — | +7.8% |
Range$10.00M – $97.00M
CAGR+133.5%
Avg YoY Growth-23.0%
Median YoY Growth-31.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's stock option plan expense?
- Southern Company (SO) reported stock option plan expense of $97.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's stock option plan expense changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's stock option plan expense increased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $90.00M to $97.00M.
- What does stock option plan expense mean?
- The non-cash cost of providing stock-based compensation to employees.