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Other Cost of Removal Obligations
Southern Company Other Cost of Removal Obligations increased by 0.9% to $2.05B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Other Cost of Removal Obligations shows relatively stable performance with a -2.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase reflects higher estimated future removal costs, which may be factored into future rate cases.
Detailed definition
These are obligations to cover the costs of removing assets at the end of their useful life, distinct from standard asse...
Peer comparison
Common in regulated utilities; peers will have similar obligations based on regulatory accounting practices.
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other_other_cost_of_removal_obligationsHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.19B | $2.16B | $2.1B | $2.03B | $1.99B | $1.95B | $1.9B | $1.94B | $2.04B | $2.05B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.2% | -2.8% | -3.5% | -1.8% | -2.2% | -2.4% | +1.9% | +4.9% | +0.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -9.0% | -9.9% | -9.5% | -0.5% | — | — |
Range$1.9B – $2.19B
CAGR-2.8%
Avg YoY Growth-7.2%
Median YoY Growth-9.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
Other Cost of Removal Obligations at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's other cost of removal obligations?
- Southern Company (SO) reported other cost of removal obligations of $2.05B in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's other cost of removal obligations?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's other cost of removal obligations has grown at a -2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.21B to $2.04B.
- What does other cost of removal obligations mean?
- Estimated future costs for removing assets that are often recovered through customer rates.