Business Segments · Operational expenses
Reportable Segment — Operational expenses
Southern Company Reportable Segment — Operational expenses increased by 12.3% to $64.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests rising input costs or operational inefficiencies, while a decrease may indicate improved cost management or reduced activity levels.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total operating costs incurred by a specific business segment, including fuel, purchased powe...
Peer comparison
Comparable to O&M (Operations and Maintenance) expenses reported by other vertically integrated electric and gas utilities.
Metric ID:
so_segment_reportable_segment_operational_expensesHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $57.00M | $64.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +12.3% |
| YoY Change | — | +12.3% |
Range$57.00M – $64.00M
Avg YoY Growth+12.3%
Median YoY Growth+12.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's reportable segment — operational expenses?
- Southern Company (SO) reported reportable segment — operational expenses of $64.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does reportable segment — operational expenses mean?
- The total cost of running a specific business segment's operations.