Operating

Change in materials and supplies

Southern Company Change in materials and supplies increased by 872.7% to $85.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 872.7%, from -$11.00M to $85.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal anticipated maintenance needs or supply chain hedging, while a decrease may indicate inventory depletion or improved operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net change in the value of inventory held for maintenance, repair, and operations, such as sp...

Peer comparison

Similar to 'Change in Inventory' or 'Change in Materials and Supplies' found in the operating section of the cash flow statement for industrial and logistics peers.

Metric ID: unp_change_in_materials_and_supplies

Historical Data

8 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$30.00M$34.00M$39.00M$28.00M$81.00M$29.00M-$11.00M$85.00M
QoQ Change+13.3%+14.7%-28.2%+189.3%-64.2%-137.9%+872.7%
YoY Change+170.0%-14.7%+872.7%
Range-$11.00M$85.00M
CAGR+81.3%
Avg YoY Growth+342.7%
Median YoY Growth+170.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's change in materials and supplies?
Southern Company (SO) reported change in materials and supplies of $85.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Southern Company's change in materials and supplies changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's change in materials and supplies increased by 872.7% year-over-year, from -$11.00M to $85.00M.
What does change in materials and supplies mean?
The net change in the value of maintenance and operational supplies held in inventory.