SO
Southern Company
NYSE: SO · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
$96.70
+3.41% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$109.01B
P/E ratio
24.67
P/S ratio
3.69x
EPS (TTM)
$3.92
Dividend yield
3.14%
52W range
$80 – $100
Volume
5.4M
Southern Company (SO) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
4 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-28.3%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
—
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-100.0%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+1.5%
Last 4 reports
Positive reaction rate
75%
3 of 4 quarters
Largest single-day move
+3.6%
2026-02-19
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | $0.00 | -100.0% | $91.87 | $93.49 | +1.8% |
| 2026-02-19 | $0.55 | -3.5% | $91.04 | $94.30 | +3.6% |
| 2025-10-29 | $1.60 | +5.3% | $93.91 | $95.07 | +1.2% |
| 2025-07-30 | $0.92 | -14.8% | $95.20 | $94.48 | -0.8% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.28 | $0.00 | -100.0% | — | — |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.57 | $0.55 | -3.5% | $6.98B | +10.1% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.52 | $1.60 | +5.3% | $7.82B | +7.5% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.08 | $0.92 | -14.8% | $6.97B | +7.9% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.14 | $1.23 | +7.9% | $7.78B | +17.0% |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.53 | $0.50 | -5.7% | $6.34B | +4.9% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.34 | $1.43 | +6.7% | $7.27B | +4.2% |
| 2024-06-30 | $0.92 | $1.10 | +19.6% | $6.46B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $0.91 | $1.03 | +13.2% | $6.65B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $0.60 | $0.64 | +6.7% | $6.04B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.32 | $1.42 | +7.6% | $6.98B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $4.71 | $32.0B | +8.2% | 28 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $5.08 | $34.0B | +6.1% | 28 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $5.48 | $36.0B | +5.9% | 28 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $5.92 | $38.1B | +6.0% | 28 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $6.40 | $40.4B | +6.0% | 28 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Southern Company beaten earnings estimates?
Southern Company has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 4 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -28.3% over the last 4 quarters.
How does SO stock react to earnings?
SO stock has moved an average of +1.5% in the trading day following earnings over its last 4 reports, with positive reactions in 75% of those quarters.
What is the expected EPS for SO in 2026?
Analysts expect Southern Company to report EPS of $4.71 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $32.0B, based on estimates from 28 analysts.