Revenue growth reached 10.1% in 2025Q4, though earnings quality remains obscured by accounting volatility, evidenced by the -3.51 EPS reported in 2024Q4.
| Metric | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 |
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| Revenue | 29.55B | 26.72B | 25.25B | 29.28B | 23.11B | 20.38B | 21.19B | 23.61B | 23.11B | 19.86B | 17.49B | 18.47B | 17.09B | 16.54B |
| Revenue Growth % | 10.59% | 5.83% | -13.75% | 26.68% | 13.44% | -3.86% | -10.25% | 2.16% | 16.38% | 13.53% | -5.27% | 8.08% | 3.33% | - |
| Cost of Revenue | 20.74B | 13.38B | 13.54B | 18.65B | 12.87B | 10.48B | 14.81B | 16.98B | 15.87B | 13.65B | 11.82B | 11.03B | 9.82B | 9.39B |
| Gross Profit | 8.81B | 13.34B | 11.71B | 10.63B | 10.25B | 9.9B | 6.38B | 6.64B | 7.24B | 6.21B | 5.67B | 7.44B | 7.27B | 7.14B |
| Gross Margin % | 29.81% | 49.93% | 46.36% | 36.3% | 44.33% | 48.57% | 30.1% | 28.11% | 31.34% | 31.25% | 32.43% | 40.27% | 42.55% | 43.21% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | -33.98% | 13.96% | 10.17% | 3.71% | 3.54% | 55.13% | -3.9% | -8.35% | 16.71% | 9.41% | -23.71% | 2.28% | 1.75% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 1.54B | 6.27B | 5.88B | 5.26B | 6.55B | 5.01B | 1.23B | 1.31B | 1.25B | 1.11B | 997M | 3.59B | 3.91B | 2.58B |
| Other Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | 13.31B | 12.33B | 10.81B | 9.43B | 7.67B | 8.79B | 8.47B | 8.88B | 9.44B | 8.02B | 7.07B | 5.93B | 5.55B | 6.59B |
| EBITDA Margin % | 45.05% | 46.15% | 42.81% | 32.22% | 33.19% | 43.14% | 39.99% | 37.6% | 40.82% | 40.38% | 40.42% | 32.14% | 32.5% | 39.84% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 7.95% | 14.08% | 14.61% | 22.98% | -12.73% | 3.72% | -4.56% | -5.88% | 17.66% | 13.41% | 19.14% | 6.88% | -15.72% | - |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 6.03B | 5.27B | 4.99B | 4.06B | 3.97B | 3.9B | 3.33B | 3.56B | 3.44B | 2.92B | 2.4B | 2.29B | 2.3B | 2.15B |
| D&A / Revenue % | 20.4% | 19.71% | 19.74% | 13.88% | 17.19% | 19.17% | 15.69% | 15.06% | 14.89% | 14.73% | 13.69% | 12.42% | 13.45% | 12.97% |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | 7.29B | 7.07B | 5.83B | 5.37B | 3.7B | 4.88B | 5.15B | 5.32B | 5.99B | 5.09B | 4.68B | 3.64B | 3.25B | 4.44B |
| Operating Margin % | 24.65% | 26.45% | 23.07% | 18.34% | 16% | 23.98% | 24.3% | 22.54% | 25.93% | 25.65% | 26.73% | 19.72% | 19.05% | 26.87% |
| Operating Income Growth % | 3.07% | 21.32% | 8.49% | 45.21% | -24.3% | -5.15% | -3.27% | -11.18% | 17.67% | 8.94% | 28.39% | 11.89% | -26.76% | - |
| Interest Expense | 3.31B | 2.71B | 2.57B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.82B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.51x | 2.83x | 2.50x | - | - | - | 3.08x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest / Revenue % | 11.18% | 10.14% | 10.17% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8.57% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Non-Operating Income | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K |
| Pretax Income | 5B | 5.23B | 4.34B | 4.21B | 2.56B | 3.48B | 6.54B | 2.75B | 1.07B | 3.48B | 3.63B | 2.94B | 2.49B | 3.68B |
| Pretax Margin % | 16.92% | 19.57% | 17.21% | 14.39% | 11.08% | 17.08% | 30.87% | 11.64% | 4.62% | 17.52% | 20.74% | 15.92% | 14.59% | 22.28% |
| Income Tax | 828M | 969M | 496M | 795M | 267M | 393M | 1.8B | 449M | 142M | 951M | 1.19B | 977M | 849M | 1.33B |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 16.56% | 18.53% | 11.42% | 18.87% | 10.43% | 11.29% | 27.48% | 16.33% | 13.3% | 27.33% | 32.9% | 33.23% | 34.06% | 36.21% |
| Net Income | 4.34B | 4.4B | 3.98B | 3.52B | 2.39B | 3.12B | 4.75B | 2.24B | 880M | 2.49B | 2.42B | 1.96B | 1.64B | 2.35B |
| Net Margin % | 14.69% | 16.47% | 15.74% | 12.04% | 10.35% | 15.31% | 22.43% | 9.49% | 3.81% | 12.55% | 13.84% | 10.63% | 9.62% | 14.21% |
| Net Income Growth % | -1.36% | 10.69% | 12.83% | 47.26% | -23.28% | -34.39% | 112.04% | 154.77% | -64.7% | 2.97% | 23.33% | 19.4% | -30.04% | - |
| EPS (Diluted) | 3.92 | 3.99 | 3.62 | 3.26 | 2.24 | 2.82 | 4.50 | 2.19 | 0.87 | 2.60 | 2.65 | 2.18 | 1.87 | 2.67 |
| EPS Growth % | -1.75% | 10.22% | 11.04% | 45.54% | -20.57% | -37.33% | 105.48% | 151.72% | -66.54% | -1.89% | 21.56% | 16.58% | -29.96% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | 3.94 | 4.02 | 3.64 | 3.28 | 2.26 | 2.82 | 4.53 | 2.20 | 0.88 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.18 | 1.87 | 2.67 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 1.11B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.08B | 1.07B | 1.1B | 1.05B | 1.02B | 1.01B | 958M | 914M | 901M | 881M | 879M |
Elevated due to capital intensity and regulatory dependency
As reported in recent financial statements, Southern Company achieved a 10.1% revenue growth rate in 2025Q4, reflecting the successful integration of new baseload capacity and robust industrial demand, which appears to be outpacing the historical volumetric trends typically observed in the Southeast regulated electric utility market.
The revenue trajectory is increasingly tied to industrial load expansion, particularly from data centers and manufacturing, which provides a more durable growth profile than residential demand. Investors should monitor whether this revenue growth translates into sustained earnings expansion or if it is being offset by the ongoing operational costs associated with the newly commissioned Vogtle nuclear units.
Based on reported figures, the operating margin fluctuated significantly from 13.1% in 2025Q4 to 33.2% in 2025Q3, suggesting that the company's ability to capture authorized returns is periodically disrupted by the timing of rate case settlements and the absorption of large-scale infrastructure depreciation costs.
The wide variance in operating margins indicates that regulatory lag remains a material factor in the company's quarterly performance. While the regulatory compact in Georgia is generally considered constructive, the inconsistency in margin realization warrants further investigation into whether current rate structures are fully capturing the cost of recent capital investments.
According to SEC filings, fuel and purchased power costs remain the primary variable expense, yet the utility's regulatory framework allows for automatic adjustment mechanisms that effectively insulate the bottom line from commodity price volatility, despite the inherent inflation in reported revenue and cost of goods sold.
The reliance on automatic adjustment mechanisms provides a degree of earnings stability, but it does not eliminate the risk of regulatory pushback during periods of high consumer bill inflation. Analysts should remain cautious regarding the potential for political pressure to influence the recovery of these pass-through costs in future rate proceedings.
Financial data indicates that reported EPS has experienced extreme volatility, including a -3.51 figure in 2024Q4, which suggests that non-recurring items and accounting adjustments like the Allowance for Funds Used During Construction are significantly obscuring the underlying regulated earnings power of the core utility business.
The reliance on non-cash accounting credits to bolster net income during heavy construction cycles may mask the true cash-generating capability of the company. Investors should focus on weather-normalized, core regulated earnings to determine if the dividend remains supported by sustainable cash flows rather than accounting-driven income.
As indicated by the company's recent financial disclosures, the massive capital expenditure cycle associated with the Vogtle project has created a high-fixed-cost environment, necessitating careful management of the debt-to-equity profile to maintain the current credit ratings and support ongoing infrastructure modernization efforts.
The transition of Vogtle Unit 4 into the rate base represents a critical inflection point, shifting the company from a period of construction risk to one of operational recovery. However, the requirement for further CAPEX to support surging industrial load growth may necessitate additional equity issuance, potentially diluting existing shareholders.
Based on an analysis of the balance sheet and income statement, the reliance on regulatory assets to defer expenses suggests that the company's current profitability may be overstated, potentially creating future earnings headwinds if regulators become less amenable to the recovery of these deferred costs.
The use of regulatory accounting to smooth earnings may hide the true impact of decommissioning costs and environmental remediation liabilities that are not yet fully reflected in the P&L. This practice warrants further investigation, as it may lead to a compression of earned ROE if the regulatory environment shifts toward a more adversarial stance.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOJD stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Southern Company (The) Series 2 (SOJD) reported total revenue of $29.55B. This represents a 78.7% increase compared to $16.54B in 2012.
Southern Company (The) Series 2 (SOJD) is profitable, generating $4.34B in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 14.7%.
Southern Company (The) Series 2 (SOJD) reported an operating income of $7.29B, resulting in an operating profit margin of 24.7%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Southern Company (The) Series 2 (SOJD) generated $8.81B in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 29.8%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.