Southern Company SO Traditional Electric Operating Companies — Depreciation and amortization(b)

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What is Southern Company's traditional electric operating companies — depreciation and amortization(b)?

Southern Company (SO) reported traditional electric operating companies — depreciation and amortization(b) of $942M in Q1 2026.

What does traditional electric operating companies — depreciation and amortization(b) mean?

The non-cash expense allocated to the wear and tear of the utility's massive capital asset base, such as power plants and transmission lines. This reflects the systematic reduction in the book value of long-lived infrastructure over its useful life.