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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
Earnings Data
Report Date
Oct 30, 2025Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.49Last Year’s EPS
1.43Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Southern Company reported strong adjusted earnings and significant growth in retail electricity sales, particularly in the data center segment. Economic development in their service territories is robust, and plans for expansion and modernization are well underway. However, there are notable challenges, including a decline in earnings compared to the previous year, higher operating costs, and the impact of state tax credit adjustments.Company Guidance
Strong Adjusted Earnings
Southern Company reported strong adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92 for Q2 2025, which is $0.07 above estimates.
Retail Electricity Sales Growth
Year-over-year retail electricity sales grew by 3% in Q2 2025, including a 2.8% increase in residential sales.
Data Center Usage Increase
Data center usage was 13% higher compared to Q2 2024, indicating strong demand in this segment.
Economic Development in Service Territories
Nearly $2 billion in capital investment and more than 6,000 new jobs were announced in Southern Company's electric service territories.
Expansion and Modernization Plans
Georgia Power received authorization to provide generation procurement options for at least 6 gigawatts to meet increasing demand, with plans to certify 10 gigawatts of new generation resources.
Increased Capital Plan
Southern Company increased its 5-year base capital plan from $63 billion to $76 billion, with potential upside of approximately $5 billion.
SO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
SO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2025 | $94.15 | $93.74 | -0.44% |
May 01, 2025 | $90.41 | $89.98 | -0.48% |
Feb 20, 2025 | $85.08 | $86.40 | +1.55% |
Oct 31, 2024 | $86.46 | $88.08 | +1.87% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Southern Co (SO) report earnings?
Southern Co (SO) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Southern Co (SO) earnings time?
Southern Co (SO) earnings time is at Oct 30, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is SO EPS forecast?
SO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.49.