Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating Expenses

Other operations and maintenance

Southern Company Other operations and maintenance decreased by 8.0% to $1.42B in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.0%, from $1.55B to $1.42B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A decrease relative to revenue suggests improved cost management or operational leverage, while an increase may indicate rising maintenance needs or inflationary pressures.

Detailed definition

This category encompasses the recurring costs required to maintain infrastructure, manage grid operations, and support a...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category for utilities; peers report this as O&M or Operating and Maintenance expenses.

Metric ID: other_operations_and_maintenance

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23
Value$1.44B$1.45B$1.83B$1.52B$1.56B$1.55B$1.42B
QoQ Change+0.6%+26.7%-17.2%+2.8%-0.7%-8.0%
YoY Change+8.3%+7.0%-8.0%
Range$1.42B$1.83B
CAGR-0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+7.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's other operations and maintenance?
Southern Company (SO) reported other operations and maintenance of $1.42B in Q3 2023.
How has Southern Company's other operations and maintenance changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's other operations and maintenance decreased by 8.0% year-over-year, from $1.55B to $1.42B.
What does other operations and maintenance mean?
The ongoing costs of running the business, excluding fuel and asset depreciation.