What does reportable segment — rate RSE expenses mean?

This captures expenses associated with Rate Stabilization and Equalization (RSE) mechanisms, which are regulatory tools used to adjust rates based on achieved returns. It reflects the cost of maintaining regulatory compliance and financial stability within the segment's service territory. Monitoring these expenses is critical for understanding the impact of regulatory frameworks on segment profitability.

Southern Company SO Reportable Segment — Rate RSE expenses

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$8.4B+8.0%

Operating income$2.0B+0.4%

Net income$1.4B+1.6%

EPS (diluted)$1.20-0.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$987.0M-57.7%

Total debt$75.3B—

Total equity$39.9B+7.2%

Total assets$157.03B—

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$1.2B-1.9%

CapEx$2.9B+20.8%

Free cash flow-$1.7B-44.7%

Valuation

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Market cap$109.63B+5.7%

Enterprise value$183.9B—

P/E19.6×—

P/S3.5×-0.5×

Profitability

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Operating margin18.7%-2.5pp

Net margin13.1%—

FCF margin-5.1%—

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity9%—

Debt / equity1.9×—

Current ratio0.7×—

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Southern Company in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept so:UtilitiesOperatingExpenseRateRSEExpenses.

The official record: Southern Company’s 10-Q, filed April 30, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Southern Company's reportable segment — rate RSE expenses?: Southern Company (SO) reported reportable segment — rate RSE expenses of $301M in Q1 2026.
What does reportable segment — rate RSE expenses mean?: This captures expenses associated with Rate Stabilization and Equalization (RSE) mechanisms, which are regulatory tools used to adjust rates based on achieved returns. It reflects the cost of maintaining regulatory compliance and financial stability within the segment's service territory. Monitoring these expenses is critical for understanding the impact of regulatory frameworks on segment profitability.