Updated May 2026 · SEC EDGAR data
How Did Southern Company (SO) Perform?
Southern Company (SO) is currently classified MIXED on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $8.4B. Revenue grew +15.4% year-over-year. EPS came in at $1.20, with net income of $1.4B. Sector: Utilities.
Headline Numbers
What the MIXED Signal Means
Southern Company is currently classified MIXED with high confidence. Some recent quarters show growth and others show decline, or the structured numbers and management commentary disagree. Mixed signals usually mean the business is in transition, look at segment-level results before drawing conclusions.
Revenue Trajectory
Southern Company grew revenue +15.4% year-over-year, a strong growth rate that meaningfully outpaces nominal GDP. For an S&P 500 company, sustaining that rate quarter after quarter is typically the mark of a category leader or a durable secular tailwind.
Net income of $1.4B on $8.4B of revenue translates to a 16.1 percent net margin, healthy by S&P 500 standards. The company is converting top-line growth into bottom-line profit at a meaningful rate.
Quarterly Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator Signal | MIXED |
| Signal Confidence | HIGH |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Quarters Tracked | 8 |
How the Signal Is Calculated
The EarningsCallAI operator signal blends a quantitative read of revenue trajectory across the most recent four to eight quarters with a qualitative read of management commentary in the earnings call. Both inputs come from primary public sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL filings for structured financials, and SEC Form 8-K earnings releases for management commentary. Where the two inputs agree, signal confidence is HIGH; where they conflict, confidence drops. Read the full methodology for the formal classification rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Southern Company perform in its latest earnings report?
Southern Company reported $8.4B in revenue and $1.20 EPS in the most recent quarter filed on SEC EDGAR. Year-over-year revenue growth was +15.4%. The current operator signal is MIXED with HIGH confidence.
What does Southern Company's MIXED signal mean?
MIXED means recent quarters show conflicting signals, some up, some down, or quantitative trend disagrees with management commentary. Look at segment-level commentary for the more granular read.
Where does Southern Company's data come from?
All structured financials, revenue, EPS, net income, growth rates, are pulled directly from Southern Company's SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K, 10-Q). Operator signal classification is EarningsCallAI methodology, applied consistently across all S&P 500 companies and updated each earnings season. EDGAR data is in the public domain.
What sector is Southern Company in?
Southern Company is classified in the Utilities sector. The classification follows standard S&P 500 sector taxonomy. To see how Southern Company compares to other companies in the same sector, browse the sector page or use the side-by-side comparison tool.
Is the MIXED signal investment advice?
No. The operator signal is built for business operators evaluating market demand and competitive trends, not for stock trading decisions. A TAILWIND signal does not mean buy the stock; a HEADWIND signal does not mean sell. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Southern Company (SO) is currently classified MIXED on the EarningsCallAI operator signal, with HIGH confidence, drawn from 8 quarters of SEC EDGAR XBRL filings and earnings call commentary. Latest reported revenue is $8.4B. Revenue grew +15.4% year-over-year. EPS came in at $1.20, with net income of $1.4B. Sector: Utilities.