Revenue
The following table is a summary of SCE's revenue:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)202520242023
Revenue from contracts with customers
 Commercial$8,215 $8,000 $7,333 
 Residential6,773 7,060 6,421 
 Other3,024 3,335 3,266 
Total revenue from contracts with customer1,2
18,012 18,395 17,020 
Alternative revenue program and other3
1,264 (848)(745)
Total operating revenue$19,276 $17,547 $16,275 
1SCE recorded CPUC revenue based on annual revenue requirement set by a methodology established in the GRC proceedings and FERC revenue authorized through a formula rate. For further information, see Note 1.
2At December 31, 2025 and 2024, SCE's receivables related to contracts from customers were $2.7 billion and $2.9 billion, which included accrued unbilled revenue of $1,236 million and $845 million, respectively.
3Includes differences between revenues from contracts with customers and authorized levels for certain CPUC and FERC revenues.
Deferred Revenue
As of December 31, 2025, SCE has deferred revenue of $341 million related to the sale of the use of transfer capability of West of Devers transmission line, of which $13 million and $328 million are included in "Other current liabilities" and "Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities," respectively, on SCE's consolidated balance sheets. The deferred revenue is amortized straight-line over a period of 30 years starting 2021.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 18, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 27, 2025
2023Feb 22, 2024
2022Feb 23, 2023
2021Feb 24, 2022
2020Feb 25, 2021
2019Feb 27, 2020
2018Feb 28, 2019

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.