Business Segments · Interest expense(c)

Reportable Segment — Interest expense(c)

Southern Company Reportable Segment — Interest expense(c) increased by 9.1% to $204.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher debt levels or rising interest rates, while a decrease suggests deleveraging or refinancing at lower rates.

Detailed definition

This reflects the cost of debt financing specifically allocated to the business segment's operations. It is a critical m...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Interest Expense' reported by all companies with debt.

Metric ID: so_segment_reportable_segment_interest_expense_c

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$187.00M$204.00M
QoQ Change—+9.1%
YoY Change—+9.1%
Range$187.00M – $204.00M
Avg YoY Growth+9.1%
Median YoY Growth+9.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's reportable segment — interest expense(c)?
Southern Company (SO) reported reportable segment — interest expense(c) of $204.00M in Q1 2026.
What does reportable segment — interest expense(c) mean?
The cost of borrowing money to fund the segment's operations and projects.