Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Non-Current Assets
Software and Technology Licenses, Net
Southern Company Software and Technology Licenses, Net increased by 6.8% to $1.53B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Software and Technology Licenses, Net shows an upward trend with a 3.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, which can drive long-term operational efficiency.
Detailed definition
This represents the capitalized cost of acquired software and technology licenses, net of accumulated amortization. It r...
Peer comparison
Increasingly important across the restaurant sector as companies invest in mobile apps, kiosks, and data analytics.
Metric ID:
software_technology_licenses_netHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.31B | $1.59B | $1.37B | $1.90B | $2.39B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.48B | $1.44B | $1.53B |
| QoQ Change | — | +21.3% | -13.9% | +38.9% | +26.1% | -37.7% | -0.5% | -0.4% | -2.9% | +6.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +83.1% | -5.9% | +8.7% | -0.9% | — | — |
Range$1.31B – $2.39B
CAGR+7.4%
Avg YoY Growth+21.3%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's software and technology licenses, net?
- Southern Company (SO) reported software and technology licenses, net of $1.53B in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Southern Company's software and technology licenses, net?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Southern Company's software and technology licenses, net has grown at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.29B to $1.44B.
- What does software and technology licenses, net mean?
- The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.