The Southern Company (VIE:SOUT)

Austria flag Austria · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
84.48
+0.20 (0.24%)
Last updated: Jun 26, 2026, 1:00 PM CET
Market Cap96.03B +11.7%
Revenue (ttm)26.17B +8.3%
Net Income3.78B -5.3%
EPS3.40 -6.1%
Shares Out n/a
PE Ratio25.38
Forward PE20.97
Dividend2.55 (3.02%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 18, 2026
Volumen/a
Open85.00
Previous Close84.28
Day's Range84.16 - 85.00
52-Week Range71.30 - 86.49
Betan/a
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About The Southern Company

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the compan... [Read more]

Industry Electric Services
Founded 1945
Employees 29,651
Stock Exchange Vienna Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol SOUT

Financial Performance

In 2025, The Southern Company's revenue was $29.55 billion, an increase of 10.59% compared to the previous year's $26.72 billion. Earnings were $4.34 billion, a decrease of -1.36%.

Financial numbers in USD Financial Statements

News

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Southern Company second-quarter 2026 earnings to be released July 30

ATLANTA, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the second quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

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Georgia Power names Anthony Oni as vice president of Corporate Affairs

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Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

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Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summer

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The Southern Company Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting featured strong financial results, major infrastructure investments, and a 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. All board nominees and company proposals passed with high support, while stockholder proposals on governance, data center costs, and climate due diligence were rejected.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

New stipulated agreement offers $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summer

Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June; Agreement subject to review and approval by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PR...

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Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack Regarding the Passing of Ted Turner

ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack said: "Ted Turner was a visionary who called Atlanta home—an entrepreneur whose bold ideas helped transfo...

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Georgia Power encourages customers to be storm ready this May

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The Southern Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The Southern Company filed a proxy statement on May 5, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

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The Southern Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 adjusted EPS exceeded estimates, driven by strong customer and data center growth, with over 11 GW of large load contracts signed and robust capital investment underway. Rate stability and a $26.5B DOE loan support long-term value and customer savings.

2 months ago - Transcripts

The Southern Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026

The Southern Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

The Southern Company Slides: Q1 2026

The Southern Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

The Southern Company Earnings release: Q1 2026

The Southern Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

Southern Co beats first-quarter profit estimates as power demand soars

Southern Co beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by an ​increase in power demand.

2 months ago - Reuters

Southern Company reports first-quarter 2026 earnings

ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4 billion, or $1.21 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, ...

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Georgia Power continues to plan for additional generation to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia

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