The Southern Company
SONYSEUtilities● Active
$91.77
$-0.83(-0.90%)
Market Cap$103.5B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$100.84
52W Low$83.8
The Southern Company (SO) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
SO · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 30, 2026EPS Actual
$1.32
Est. $1.21 · +9.1%
Revenue
$8.40B
Est. $8.07B · +4.0%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026
After Market Close
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SO reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Regulated Electric company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
$0.07
Rev. $15.39B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.$0.07
Rev. Est.$15.39B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | $1.01 | — | — | — | $7.24B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.21 | $1.32 | +9.1% | $8.40B | $8.07B | +4.0% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $0.56 | $0.55 | -1.4% | $6.98B | $6.10B | +14.5% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $1.51 | $1.60 | +6.0% | $7.82B | $7.62B | +2.7% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.88 | $0.91 | +4.0% | $6.97B | $6.36B | +9.6% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | May 1, 2025 | $1.20 | $1.23 | +2.5% | $7.78B | $7.15B | +8.7% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | $0.51 | $0.50 | -1.2% | $6.34B | $5.90B | +7.4% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $1.34 | $1.43 | +6.7% | $7.27B | $7.14B | +1.9% |
Q3 FY2026
Jul 30, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$1.01
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 30, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$1.32
EPS Est.
$1.21
EPS Surpr.
+9.1%
Revenue
$8.40B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 19, 2026Miss
EPS Actual
$0.55
EPS Est.
$0.56
EPS Surpr.
-1.4%
Revenue
$6.98B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 30, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.60
EPS Est.
$1.51
EPS Surpr.
+6.0%
Revenue
$7.82B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 31, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.91
EPS Est.
$0.88
EPS Surpr.
+4.0%
Revenue
$6.97B
Q2 FY2025
May 1, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.23
EPS Est.
$1.20
EPS Surpr.
+2.5%
Revenue
$7.78B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 20, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.50
EPS Est.
$0.51
EPS Surpr.
-1.2%
Revenue
$6.34B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 31, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$1.43
EPS Est.
$1.34
EPS Surpr.
+6.7%
Revenue
$7.27B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2030 | $0.57 | $0.59 | $0.61 | 6 |
| Q3 FY2030 | $2.39 | $2.50 | $2.57 | 3 |
| Q2 FY2030 | $1.35 | $1.41 | $1.45 | 5 |
| Q1 FY2030 | $1.60 | $1.67 | $1.71 | 3 |
| Q4 FY2029 | $0.53 | $0.55 | $0.57 | 6 |
| Q3 FY2029 | $2.23 | $2.33 | $2.39 | 3 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2030 | $11.4B | $11.8B | $12.0B | 3 |
| Q3 FY2030 | $11.2B | $11.5B | $11.8B | 3 |
| Q2 FY2030 | $11.0B | $11.3B | $11.6B | 3 |
| Q1 FY2030 | $10.8B | $11.1B | $11.4B | 3 |
| Q4 FY2029 | $10.6B | $10.9B | $11.2B | 5 |
| Q3 FY2029 | $10.4B | $10.8B | $11.0B | 4 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | +9.1% | $93.51 | $96.70 | +3.41% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | -1.4% | $91.04 | $95.05 | +4.40% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | +6.0% | $93.51 | $95.07 | +1.67% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | +4.0% | $94.90 | $94.48 | -0.44% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | May 1, 2025 | +2.5% | $91.89 | $91.46 | -0.47% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | -1.2% | $86.48 | $87.82 | +1.55% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | +6.7% | $89.36 | $91.03 | +1.87% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | +19.6% | $83.52 | $87.57 | +4.85% |
Q2 FY2026+3.41%
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+9.1%
Price Before
$93.51
Price After
$96.70
Q1 FY2026+4.40%
Report Date
Feb 19, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
-1.4%
Price Before
$91.04
Price After
$95.05
Q4 FY2025+1.67%
Report Date
Oct 30, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+6.0%
Price Before
$93.51
Price After
$95.07
Q3 FY2025-0.44%
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.0%
Price Before
$94.90
Price After
$94.48
Q2 FY2025-0.47%
Report Date
May 1, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+2.5%
Price Before
$91.89
Price After
$91.46
Q1 FY2025+1.55%
Report Date
Feb 20, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-1.2%
Price Before
$86.48
Price After
$87.82
Q4 FY2024+1.87%
Report Date
Oct 31, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+6.7%
Price Before
$89.36
Price After
$91.03
Q3 FY2024+4.85%
Report Date
Aug 1, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+19.6%
Price Before
$83.52
Price After
$87.57
Avg Beat Reaction+1.82%
Avg Miss Reaction+2.98%
Beat Rate6 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+4.85% (Q3 FY2024)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: SO ends December
The Southern Company (SO) most recently reported earnings on April 30, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $1.32 — beating the analyst consensus of $1.21 by +9.1%. The next SO earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track SO earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. SO revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
SO's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
SO earnings · 5 questionsThe Southern Company's next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. SO typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; SO historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · The Southern Company SEC filings · US GAAP · The Southern Company SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026