What is Southern Company's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?

Southern Company (SO) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $744.00M in Q1 2026.

What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?

Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a -3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $815.00M to $744.00M.

What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?

The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.

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Indefinite- lived intangible impairment

Southern Company Indefinite- lived intangible impairment remained flat by 0.0% to $744.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows relatively stable performance with a -3.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryProfitability

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ3 2016

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.

Detailed definition

This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.

Metric ID: other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwill

Historical Data

10 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q3 '23	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$752.00M	$751.00M	$752.00M	$752.00M	$751.00M	$746.00M	$746.00M	$744.00M	$744.00M	$744.00M
QoQ Change	—	-0.1%	+0.1%	+0.0%	-0.1%	-0.7%	+0.0%	-0.3%	+0.0%	+0.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-0.1%	-0.7%	-0.8%	-0.3%	—	—

Range$744.00M – $752.00M

CAGR-0.5%

Avg YoY Growth-0.5%

Median YoY Growth-0.5%

Current Streak2 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?: Southern Company (SO) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $744.00M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's indefinite- lived intangible impairment?: Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a -3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $815.00M to $744.00M.
What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?: The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.