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Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Surpasses Earnings Estimates

- (Last modified: Nov 1, 2024 10:15 AM)

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  • Southern Company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.39, beating the estimated $1.34.
  • The company's revenue reached approximately $7.27 billion, surpassing the estimated $7.14 billion.

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) is a prominent energy provider in the United States, primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates through various subsidiaries and serves millions of customers across the southeastern U.S. Southern Company competes with other major utilities like Duke Energy and NextEra Energy, striving to maintain a strong market position.

On October 31, 2024, Southern Company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.39, surpassing the estimated $1.34. This performance aligns with the company's recent quarterly earnings, where it achieved $1.43 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share, as highlighted by Zacks. This slight increase from the $1.42 per share reported in the same quarter last year indicates consistent growth.

The company also reported revenue of approximately $7.27 billion, exceeding the estimated $7.14 billion. Southern Company's third-quarter earnings for 2024 showed a profit of $1.5 billion, or $1.40 per share, marking an increase from the third quarter of 2023, where it earned $1.4 billion, or $1.30 per share. This growth reflects a positive trend in the company's financial performance. This substantial growth underscores the company's ability to enhance its profitability over time, benefiting its shareholders.

Southern Company's financial metrics provide further insight into its market position. With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 21.67, investors are willing to pay $21.67 for every dollar of earnings. The price-to-sales ratio of about 3.82 and enterprise value to sales ratio of around 6.28 reflect the company's market value relative to its sales and revenue. The debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 1.98 indicates a significant reliance on debt financing, while the current ratio of approximately 0.91 suggests a need to improve its ability to cover short-term liabilities.

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