Other revenues — Total cost of sales
Southern Company Other revenues — Total cost of sales decreased by 9.0% to $181M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.0%, from $199M to $181M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue suggests margin compression in secondary business lines, while a decrease indicates improved operational efficiency or cost control in these segments.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the direct costs associated with generating revenue from non-core or ancillary business activitie...
Peer comparison
Peers in the utility sector often report similar figures under 'Other' or 'Non-regulated' operating expenses, though definitions vary based on the specific nature of the ancillary services.
so_segment_other_revenues_total_cost_of_salesHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $103M | $71M | $102M | $69M | $114M | $92M | $126M | $199M | $181M |
| QoQ Change | — | -31.1% | +43.7% | -32.4% | +65.2% | -19.3% | +37.0% | +57.9% | -9.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.7% | +29.6% | +37.0% | — | -9.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's other revenues — total cost of sales?
- Southern Company (SO) reported other revenues — total cost of sales of $181M in Q1 2026.
- How has Southern Company's other revenues — total cost of sales changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's other revenues — total cost of sales decreased by 9.0% year-over-year, from $199M to $181M.
- What does other revenues — total cost of sales mean?
- The direct costs incurred to generate revenue from secondary or non-core business activities.