Business Segments · Income taxes (benefit)

Traditional Electric Operating Companies — Income taxes (benefit)

Southern Company Traditional Electric Operating Companies — Income taxes (benefit) increased by 1.8% to $230.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toIncome Tax

How to read this metric

Significant tax benefits may indicate large non-recurring deductions or regulatory adjustments, while high expenses reflect standard operational profitability.

Detailed definition

The net income tax expense or benefit recognized for the utility segment, accounting for both current and deferred tax p...

Peer comparison

Standardized across the industry, though impacted by state-specific tax regulations and investment tax credits.

Metric ID: so_segment_traditional_electric_operating_companies_income_taxes_benefit

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$226.00M$230.00M
QoQ Change+1.8%
YoY Change+1.8%
Range$226.00M$230.00M
Avg YoY Growth+1.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's traditional electric operating companies — income taxes (benefit)?
Southern Company (SO) reported traditional electric operating companies — income taxes (benefit) of $230.00M in Q1 2026.
What does traditional electric operating companies — income taxes (benefit) mean?
The net tax cost or credit associated with the electric utility's earnings.