Utility Heavyweight Southern Stock Climbs On Strong Q4 Demand

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-09T15:30:03+00:00

Southern Company's Q4 2025 results showed a 10.1% revenue increase to $6.98 billion, exceeding estimates. Despite a small EPS miss, strong sales growth and a rise in utility customers led to an optimistic outlook for fiscal 2026.

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2026-03-09 15:30:03

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) saw its stock climb after reporting strong Q4 2025 results, with operating revenue up 10.1% year-over-year to $6.98 billion, surpassing consensus estimates. Despite missing adjusted EPS expectations slightly, the company experienced robust kilowatt-hour sales growth and an increase in regulated utility customers. CEO Chris Womack highlighted 2025 as a transformative year, with the company meeting growing demand responsibly, and the company provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS.

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