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The Southern Company (SO) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 3.91

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Is The Southern Company’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

The Southern Company's earnings per share (EPS) of 3.91 is 17% above its 5-year average of 3.35, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.26–4.02).

The earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO) is 3.91 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.76% (3.98).

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SO Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

SO Earnings Per Share (EPS)
3.94-1.99% 1Y
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SO Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

SO Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

SO Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

3.91

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

3.98

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

3.72

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

3.35

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

2.97

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

2.77

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

2.63

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.76%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+5.11%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+16.77%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+31.73%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+41.12%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+48.72%

SO Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
The Southern Company (SO)—3.913.983.723.35
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)$97.49B6.536.015.154.55
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)$69.93B6.776.135.265.07
Sempra (SRE)$59.53B3.133.603.833.97
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)$58.73B3.392.952.442.21
Entergy Corporation (ETR)$50.95B3.923.233.683.50
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)$48.76B3.503.443.313.17
Exelon Corporation (EXC)$46.67B2.742.602.432.25
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)$39.65B5.945.465.715.00
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)$37.14B5.014.834.594.38

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$3.91

Forward EPS (Est.)

$4.92

P/E Ratio

24.1

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

The Southern Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

The Southern Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 3.91.
Is The Southern Company's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The Southern Company's earnings per share (EPS) of 3.91 is 17% above its 5-year average of 3.35, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.26–4.02).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 3.98.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 3.72.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 3.35.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 2.97.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 2.77.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for The Southern Company (SO)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for SO stock is 2.63.

The Southern Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-313.94
2024-12-314.02
2023-12-313.64
2022-12-313.28
2021-12-312.26
2020-12-312.95
2019-12-314.50
2018-12-312.15
2017-12-310.84
2016-12-312.47
2015-12-312.60
2014-12-312.18
2013-12-311.85
2012-12-312.71
2011-12-312.57
2010-12-312.37
2009-12-312.07
2008-12-312.26
2007-12-312.29
2006-12-312.12
2005-12-312.14
2004-12-312.07
2003-12-312.03
2002-12-311.86
2001-12-311.83
2000-12-312.01
1999-12-311.86
1998-12-311.40
1997-12-311.42
1996-12-311.68

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About The Southern Company

The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assets includes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
28,314 employees
www.southerncompany.com
Utilities / Regulated Electric
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
CEO
Christopher C. Womack
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