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Apr 30, 2026 4:00 PM

Southern Company Boosted By Strong Utility Demand

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) stock rose after the company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results.

The energy solutions company reported:

Adjusted EPS of $1.32, above the $1.21 consensus, with revenue of $8.4 billion also beating estimates of $8.02 billion.

Operating revenue growth of 8.0% year over year (Y/Y) in the quarter. 

Operating expenses rose to $6.4 billion from $5.8 billion in the quarter.

Segment Operating Revenues

Alabama Power $2.092 billion (+4.0% Y/Y)

Georgia Power $3.142 billion (+3.5% Y/Y)

Mississippi Power $472 million (+12.4 % Y/Y)

Southern Power $681 million (+20.1% ...