Business Segments · Depreciation and amortization(b)
Electric Utilities — Depreciation and amortization(b)
Southern Company Electric Utilities — Depreciation and amortization(b) increased by 11.0% to $1.22B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase generally reflects a larger asset base or accelerated depreciation schedules, while a decrease may indicate aging assets or changes in accounting estimates.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives within t...
Peer comparison
Standard across all capital-intensive utility peers; comparable to 'Depreciation and Amortization' reported by other regulated electric and gas utilities.
Metric ID:
so_segment_electric_utilities_depreciation_and_amortization_bHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.10B | $1.22B |
| QoQ Change | — | +11.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +11.0% |
Range$1.10B – $1.22B
Avg YoY Growth+11.0%
Median YoY Growth+11.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's electric utilities — depreciation and amortization(b)?
- Southern Company (SO) reported electric utilities — depreciation and amortization(b) of $1.22B in Q1 2026.
- What does electric utilities — depreciation and amortization(b) mean?
- The annual non-cash expense representing the wear and aging of the company's power generation and distribution infrastructure.