Business Segments · Income Tax Expense Benefit

SOUTHERN POWER CO — Income Tax Expense Benefit

Southern Company SOUTHERN POWER CO — Income Tax Expense Benefit decreased by 6900.0% to -$70.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
Rolls up toIncome Tax

How to read this metric

A benefit increases net income, while an expense reduces it; large fluctuations often stem from one-time legislative changes or tax credits.

Detailed definition

This reflects the net income tax expense or benefit recognized by the Southern Power segment for the reporting period. I...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on corporate tax policy and specific tax credits available for renewable energy projects.

Metric ID: so_segment_southern_power_income_tax_expense_benefit

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value-$1.00M-$70.00M
QoQ Change<-999%
YoY Change<-999%
Range-$70.00M-$1.00M
Avg YoY Growth<-999%
Median YoY Growth<-999%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's southern power co — income tax expense benefit?
Southern Company (SO) reported southern power co — income tax expense benefit of -$70.00M in Q1 2026.
What does southern power co — income tax expense benefit mean?
The total tax cost or tax savings recognized by the segment during the year.