Southern Company(US:SO) ZACKSยท2025-10-30 18:55Core 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] Financial Performance Metrics - Southern Power's operating revenues were $0.61 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $598.56 million by analysts, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.17% [4] - Total retail sales reached $42.37 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $42.35 billion [4] - Southern Company Natural Gas reported operating revenues of $734 million, compared to the estimated $729.93 million, representing a 7.6% increase year-over-year [4] - Georgia Power's operating revenues were $3.77 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $3.33 billion, with an 8.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Alabama Power's operating revenues reached $2.32 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $2.14 billion, reflecting an 8.4% increase year-over-year [4] - Mississippi Power's retail revenues were $302 million, above the average estimate of $263.7 million, indicating a 9.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Retail Electric operating revenues were reported at $5.71 billion, significantly higher than the estimated $5.05 billion, marking a 6.4% increase year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Southern Co. shares have returned -1.4% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 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]