Business Segments · Depreciation and amortization(b)
Reportable Segment — Depreciation and amortization(b)
Southern Company Reportable Segment — Depreciation and amortization(b) decreased by 3.8% to $484.00M 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 reflects a growing asset base or shorter useful life estimates, while a decrease may suggest aging assets that are fully depreciated.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic allocation of the cost of long-lived utility assets over their useful lives. As utilities...
Peer comparison
Standard 'Depreciation and Amortization' reported by all capital-intensive firms.
Metric ID:
so_segment_reportable_segment_depreciation_and_amortization_bHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $503.00M | $484.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -3.8% |
Range$484.00M – $503.00M
Avg YoY Growth-3.8%
Median YoY Growth-3.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's reportable segment — depreciation and amortization(b)?
- Southern Company (SO) reported reportable segment — depreciation and amortization(b) of $484.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does reportable segment — depreciation and amortization(b) mean?
- The non-cash cost of wearing out or aging utility infrastructure over time.