Southern Company(US:SO) ZACKSยท2025-10-30 15:30Core Insights - Southern Co. reported revenue of $7.82 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.6% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.54 billion by 3.78% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $1.60, up from $1.43 in the same quarter last year, exceeding the consensus EPS estimate of $1.50 by 6.67% [1] Revenue Performance - Southern Power's operating revenues reached $7.82 billion, significantly exceeding the average estimate of $598.56 million by 1203.8% year-over-year [4] - Total retail sales amounted to $42.37 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $42.35 billion [4] - Southern Company Natural Gas reported operating revenues of $734 million, slightly above the estimated $729.93 million, marking a 7.6% increase from the previous year [4] - Georgia Power's other revenues were $271 million, surpassing the estimate of $220.22 million with a year-over-year increase of 29.7% [4] - Mississippi Power's retail revenues were $302 million, exceeding the average estimate of $263.7 million, representing a 9.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Alabama Power's operating revenues reached $2.32 billion, above the estimate of $2.14 billion, reflecting an 8.4% increase [4] - Georgia Power's revenues were $3.77 billion, exceeding the estimate of $3.33 billion, with an 8.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Mississippi Power's revenues were $480 million, surpassing the average estimate of $403.96 million, indicating a 16.5% increase from the previous year [4] Stock Performance - Southern Co. shares have returned -1.4% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 3.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]