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Symbol	Exchange	Currency
SO	NYSE	USD	Real-time
1SO	Milan	EUR	Real-time
SO	Vienna	EUR	Real-time

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Volume: 5,559,222
Bid/Ask: 71.65 / 72.25
Day's Range: 70.72 - 72.18

Type: Equity

Market: United States

NYSE:SO Financials

This summary provides an overview of the most significant critical numbers from each of the Southern financial reports, including theSouthern income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Additionally, it features several financial ratios that provide insight into the company's financial health.

Investors can select to view data from four periods of either annual or quarterly information, allowing them to track the NYSE:SO financials over time via breakdowns of their annual reports.

The Southern Company reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 6,758 million compared to USD 8,200 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 6,980 million compared to USD 8,378 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,422 million compared to USD 1,472 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.3 compared to USD 1.36 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.29 compared to USD 1.35 a year ago.For the nine months, sales was USD 18,546 million compared to USD 21,713 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 19,208 million compared to USD 22,232 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3,121 million compared to USD 3,611 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.86 compared to USD 3.38 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.84 compared to USD 3.36 a year ago.

Annual Quarterly

Advanced Financial Summary

TTM = Trailing Twelve Months

MRQ = Most Recent Quarter

SO Income Statement & Profits

Gross margin TTM 46.36%

Operating margin TTM 25.43%

Net Profit margin TTM 15.74%

Return on Investment TTM 5.59%

Total Revenue Net Income

Period Ending:	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023
Total Revenue	6045	6980	5748	6480
Operating Income	1355	2260	1436	1338
Net Income	855	1422	838	862

SO Balance Sheet

Quick Ratio MRQ 0.31

Current Ratio MRQ 0.77

LT Debt to Equity MRQ 181.63%

Total Debt to Equity MRQ 202.52%

Total Assets Total Liabilities

Period Ending:	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023
Total Assets	139331	138321	137116	134756
Total Liabilities	104106	103017	102468	100194
Total Equity	35225	35304	34648	34562

%ENGLISH_NAME% Latest Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow/Share TTM 6.93

Revenue/Share TTM 23.15

Operating Cash Flow 13.46%

Cash Net Change in Cash

Period Ending:	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023
Period Length:	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months
Cash From Operating Activities	1813	2840	2056	844
Cash From Investing Activities		-2433	-2170	-2118
Cash From Financing Activities	165	-761	1141	454
Net Change in Cash	-969	-354	1027	-820

* In Millions of USD (except for per share items)

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