Non-Current Assets
Construction work in progress
Southern Company Construction work in progress increased by 7.1% to $11.28B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024
How to read this metric
An increase suggests significant ongoing capital investment for future capacity expansion, while a decrease may indicate project completions or reduced infrastructure spending.
Detailed definition
Represents the total costs incurred for utility infrastructure projects, such as power plants and transmission lines, th...
Peer comparison
Common across all regulated utilities; peers with higher growth targets typically maintain higher WIP balances.
Metric ID:
utility_construction_wipHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $10.53B | $11.28B |
| QoQ Change | — | +7.1% |
Range$10.53B – $11.28B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's construction work in progress?
- Southern Company (SO) reported construction work in progress of $11.28B in Q1 2026.
- What does construction work in progress mean?
- The total cost of utility infrastructure projects currently being built but not yet operational.