The Southern Company (SOMN) Earnings History
Steady Earner10 years of earnings data (2016–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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The Southern Company (SOMN) Earnings Overview
As of September 22, 2026, The Southern Company (SOMN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4.66B, reflecting -1.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.08 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 14.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, SOMN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +5.9%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.75B in fiscal 2019.
The Southern Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 29.8%, operating margin of 24.6%, and net margin of 14.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
SOMN Historical Earnings Data (2016–2025)
10 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.34B | -1.4% | $7.27B | $3.92 | 14.7% | 24.6% |
| 2024 | $4.40B | +10.7% | $7.07B | $3.99 | 16.5% | 26.4% |
| 2023 | $3.98B | +12.5% | $5.83B | $3.62 | 15.7% | 23.1% |
| 2022 | $3.54B | +46.8% | $5.37B | $3.26 | 12.1% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | $2.41B | -23.2% | $3.70B | $2.26 | 10.4% | 16.0% |
| 2020 | $3.13B | -34.1% | $4.88B | $2.95 | 15.4% | 24.0% |
| 2019 | $4.75B | +112.0% | $7.74B | $4.50 | 22.2% | 36.1% |
| 2018 | $2.24B | +154.8% | $4.19B | $2.15 | 9.5% | 17.8% |
| 2017 | $880M | -64.7% | $2.33B | $0.84 | 3.8% | 10.1% |
| 2016 | $2.49B | - | $4.49B | $2.47 | 12.5% | 22.5% |
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SOMN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOMN stock.
What is SOMN earnings per share (EPS)?
SOMN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.08, reflecting -1.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +5.9%. Complete EPS history from 2016 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Southern Company's net income?
The Southern Company (SOMN) trailing twelve-month net income is $4.7B as of 2025. Earnings declined -1.8% year-over-year. The Southern Company has been profitable for 10 consecutive years.
Is SOMN profitable?
Yes, SOMN is profitable with a TTM net income of $4.7B and a net profit margin of +14.7%. The Southern Company has generated profits for 10 consecutive years.
What is SOMN's earnings growth rate?
SOMN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -1.8%, 3-Year: +6.3%, 5-Year: +5.9%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2016 to 2025.
What are SOMN's profit margins?
The Southern Company net profit margin is +14.7%, operating margin is +24.6%, and gross margin is +29.8%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +11.5%.
Is SOMN growing earnings?
SOMN earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -1.8% trails the 5-year CAGR of +5.9%. TTM net income is $4.7B.
What was SOMN's best earnings year?
The Southern Company's highest annual net income on record is $4.8B, achieved in fiscal year 2019. Earnings history on this page spans 2016 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were SOMN's earnings last quarter?
SOMN's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $1.2B with diluted EPS of $1.03. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.