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Interest and Debt Expense
Southern Company Interest and Debt Expense increased by 9.0% to $778.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.0%, from $714.00M to $778.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in interest expense relative to operating income may signal rising financial risk or higher leverage.
Detailed definition
The total cost of borrowing, including interest payments on long-term debt, short-term loans, and other financial obliga...
Peer comparison
Standard financial metric across all capital-intensive industries.
Metric ID:
other_interest_and_debt_expenseHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $450.00M | $451.00M | $485.00M | $462.00M | $488.00M | $511.00M | $620.00M | $714.00M | $778.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.2% | +7.5% | -4.7% | +5.6% | +4.7% | +21.3% | +15.2% | +9.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +8.4% | +13.3% | +21.3% | — | +9.0% |
Range$450.00M – $778.00M
CAGR+31.5%
Avg YoY Growth+13.0%
Median YoY Growth+11.1%
Current Streak5 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | — | $204.00M |
| SOUTHERN POWER CO | $26.00M | $27.00M |
| Total | $714.00M | $778.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's interest and debt expense?
- Southern Company (SO) reported interest and debt expense of $778.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's interest and debt expense changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's interest and debt expense increased by 9.0% year-over-year, from $714.00M to $778.00M.
- What does interest and debt expense mean?
- The total cost of interest paid on all company debt.