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Long-term debt, gross

Southern Company Long-term debt, gross increased by 22.6% to $72.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates deleveraging, which generally reduces financial risk, while an increase may signal expansion or acquisition financing.

Detailed definition

This represents the total principal amount of long-term debt obligations carried on the balance sheet, excluding short-t...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all capital-intensive firms; essential for calculating debt-to-equity and net debt ratios.

Metric ID: other_debt_instrument_carrying_amount

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '26
Value$50.40B$51.90B$52.10B$51.60B$52.00B$53.40B$58.80B$72.10B
QoQ Change+3.0%+0.4%-1.0%+0.8%+2.7%+10.1%+22.6%
YoY Change+3.2%+2.9%+10.1%
Range$50.40B$72.10B
CAGR+22.7%
Avg YoY Growth+5.4%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's long-term debt, gross?
Southern Company (SO) reported long-term debt, gross of $72.10B in Q1 2026.
What does long-term debt, gross mean?
The total amount of long-term debt the company owes to creditors.