What is Southern Company's SOUTHERN POWER CO — goodwill?

Southern Company (SO) reported SOUTHERN POWER CO — goodwill of $2M in Q1 2026.

What does SOUTHERN POWER CO — goodwill mean?

This metric represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Southern Power segment acquires other businesses for a price exceeding the fair market value of their net identifiable assets. It reflects the premium paid for expected future synergies, brand reputation, and market positioning within the competitive generation sector. Monitoring this balance is essential for assessing potential impairment risks related to past acquisitions.

Southern Company SO SOUTHERN POWER CO — Goodwill

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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 us-gaap:Goodwill.

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

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What is Southern Company's SOUTHERN POWER CO — goodwill?: Southern Company (SO) reported SOUTHERN POWER CO — goodwill of $2M in Q1 2026.
What does SOUTHERN POWER CO — goodwill mean?: This metric represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Southern Power segment acquires other businesses for a price exceeding the fair market value of their net identifiable assets. It reflects the premium paid for expected future synergies, brand reputation, and market positioning within the competitive generation sector. Monitoring this balance is essential for assessing potential impairment risks related to past acquisitions.