Business Segments · Interest And Debt Expense

SOUTHERN POWER CO — Interest And Debt Expense

Southern Company SOUTHERN POWER CO — Interest And Debt Expense increased by 3.8% to $27.00M 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 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toInterest Expense

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher leverage or rising interest rates, which can compress margins; a decrease indicates deleveraging or refinancing at lower rates.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the total interest costs incurred on debt obligations specifically attributed to the Southern Power...

Peer comparison

Standard for capital-intensive utilities; peers with higher debt-to-equity ratios will show higher interest expenses.

Metric ID: so_segment_southern_power_interest_and_debt_expense

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$26.00M$27.00M
QoQ Change+3.8%
YoY Change+3.8%
Range$26.00M$27.00M
Avg YoY Growth+3.8%
Median YoY Growth+3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's southern power co — interest and debt expense?
Southern Company (SO) reported southern power co — interest and debt expense of $27.00M in Q1 2026.
What does southern power co — interest and debt expense mean?
The total interest paid on loans and debt used to finance the segment's operations.