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Southern Company Overview

Company: Southern Company
CEO: Christopher C. Womack
Symbol: SO
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Regulated Electric
Sector: Utilities
About

Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets,luding renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assetsludes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Southern Company (SO)

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Revenue

Southern Company annual revenue was $29.55 B in 2025.

Net Income

Southern Company annual net income was $4.34 B in 2025.

Employees

Southern Company annual employee count was 29,800 in 2025.

Revenue by Segment

Southern Company’s revenue by segment: Gas Distribution Operations: $4.43 B, Gas Marketing Services: $582.00 M, Gas Pipeline Investments: $32.00 M and Southern Company Gas: $5.04 B in 2025.

Revenue by Region

No Data Available !!

Executive Salary

David M. Ratcliffe Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer,...

Revenue per Employee

Southern Company revenue per employee was $991.71 K in 2025.

Profit per Employee

Southern Company profit per employee was $145.67 K in 2025.

Income Statement

Operating Income

Southern Company annual operating income was $7.27 B in 2025.

Research & Development

Southern Company annual research & development expense was - in 2025.

Tax Rate (%)

Southern Company annual Tax Rate was 17.00% in 2025.

Assets & Liabilities | Cash Flow

Total Assets

Southern Company annual total assets was $155.72 B in 2025.

Total Liabilities

Southern Company annual total liabilities was $116.85 B in 2025.

Capital Expenditure

Southern Company annual capital expenditures was -$13.39 B in 2025.

Ratios

Return on Equity (ROE)

Southern Company annual return on equity(ROE) was 12.05% in 2025.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Southern Company annual return on assets(ROA) was 2.79% in 2025.

Debt to Equity

Southern Company annual debt to equity was 182.75% in 2025.

Profitability

Gross Profit Margin (%)

Southern Company annual gross profit margin was 29.81% in 2025.

Operating Income Margin (%)

Southern Company annual operating income margin was 24.60% in 2025.

Net Income Margin (%)

Southern Company annual net income margin was 14.69% in 2025.

Earning Per Share

Southern Company annual earning per share was $3.94 in 2025.

EBITDA

Southern Company annual EBITDA was $14.33 B in 2025.

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

Southern Company annual free cash flow(FCF) was -$3.59 B in 2025.

Valuation

Enterprise value

Southern Company annual enterprise value was $160.36 B in 2025.

Enterprise value to Revenue

Southern Company annual enterprise value to revenue was 5.43 in 2025.

Enterprise value to EBITDA

Southern Company annual enterprise value to EBITDA was 11.19 in 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the CEO of Southern Company?

Christopher C. Womack is the CEO of Southern Company.

What industry and sector is Southern Company in?

Southern Company operates in the Regulated Electric industry and the Utilities sector.

What are Southern Company's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0000092122
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification):
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US8425871071

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How many employees does Southern Company have?

Southern Company has 29,800 employees.

What is the revenue of Southern Company?

In fiscal year 2025, Southern Company generated a revenue of $29.55 Billion.

What is the net income of Southern Company?

In fiscal year 2025, Southern Company reported a net income of $4.34 Billion.

What is Southern Company's biggest product segment?

Southern Company Gas is Southern Company's biggest product segment, representing 50.01% of its total revenue.

When was Southern Company listed on the stock exchange?

Southern Company went public on Dec 31, 1981, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 44 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Southern Company, and where is it listed?

Southern Company's ticker symbol is SO, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Southern Company's current stock price?

Southern Company's current stock price is $96.55 as of Jul 2, 2026.

What is Southern Company's market capitalization?

As of , Southern Company's market cap is .

What is Southern Company's ranking in the world?

Ranked #6among 636 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Southern Company?

Competitors of Southern Company include Dominion Energy, Duke Energy Corporation and NextEra Energy, and more.

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