Business Segments · CapEx
Reportable Segment — CapEx
Southern Company Reportable Segment — CapEx increased by 26.5% to $2.07B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase signals growth investment and infrastructure modernization, while a decrease may indicate a focus on cash preservation or completed project cycles.
Detailed definition
This represents the funds invested by the segment into property, plant, and equipment to maintain or expand utility infr...
Peer comparison
Standard 'CapEx' reported by all capital-intensive industries.
Metric ID:
so_segment_reportable_segment_capital_expendituresHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.64B | $2.07B |
| QoQ Change | — | +26.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +26.5% |
Range$1.64B – $2.07B
Avg YoY Growth+26.5%
Median YoY Growth+26.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's reportable segment — capex?
- Southern Company (SO) reported reportable segment — capex of $2.07B in Q1 2026.
- What does reportable segment — capex mean?
- The amount of money spent on building or upgrading utility infrastructure.