Southern Company Q4 Earnings Disappoint as Costs Increase

Key Takeaways Southern Company posted Q4 EPS of 55 cents, missing estimates as higher costs hurt profits.SO's revenues rose 10.1% to $7B, driven by higher retail sales and data center load growth.Southern Company's O&M costs climbed 6.1%, with total operating expenses up 14.8%.Power supplier The Southern Company (SO) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share (excluding certain one-time items) of 55 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The underperformance reflects higher expenses th ...