SO Earnings Date: Nov 5, 2026 — The Southern Company
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When is SO's next earnings date?
The Southern Company (SO) is scheduled to report Q3 2026 earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET (before market open). The consensus estimate is EPS of $1.71 on revenue of $8.38B.
How did SO do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Jul 30, 2026 (Q2 2026), The Southern Company posted EPS of $1.13 versus the $1.01 estimate, a beat of 11.9%. Revenue was $6.98B against a $7.25B estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was -1.8%.
How much does SO stock move after earnings?
SO beat EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 1.9% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
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.
Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Q2 2026 | 1.01 | 1.13 | +11.88% | $6.98B | ✅ Beat | -1.77% | -3.07% | -6.52% |
| 2026-04-30 | Q1 2026 | 1.21 | 1.32 | +9.09% | $8.40B | ✅ Beat | +3.41% | +0.00% | -0.74% |
| 2026-02-19 | Q4 2025 | 0.56 | 0.55 | -1.79% | $6.98B | ❌ Miss | +4.41% | +5.36% | +5.71% |
| 2025-10-30 | Q3 2025 | 1.51 | 1.60 | +5.96% | $7.82B | ✅ Beat | +1.67% | -2.24% | -1.76% |
| 2025-07-31 | Q2 2025 | 0.91 | 0.92 | +1.10% | $6.97B | ✅ Beat | -0.44% | -0.23% | -2.03% |
| 2025-05-01 | Q1 2025 | 1.20 | 1.23 | +2.50% | $7.78B | ✅ Beat | -0.47% | +0.24% | -1.23% |
| 2025-02-20 | Q4 2024 | 0.51 | 0.50 | -1.96% | $6.34B | ❌ Miss | +1.55% | +2.63% | +4.04% |
| 2024-10-31 | Q3 2024 | 1.34 | 1.43 | +6.72% | $7.27B | ✅ Beat | +1.86% | -2.17% | +0.56% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q2 FY26 · $6.98B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q2 FY23 | Q1 FY24 | Q3 FY24 | Q4 FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail electric revenues | 69.0% | $4.81B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Natural gas distribution revenues | 12.5% | $873.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wholesale electric revenues | 7.3% | $510.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other revenues | 6.4% | $450.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other revenue sources | 3.7% | $255.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other natural gas revenues | 1.1% | $75.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.