Southern Company Q1 EPS rises to $1.21 from $1.03 on higher revenue
Southern Company reported first-quarter 2025 net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, up from $1.1 billion, or $1.03 per share, a year earlier. Excluding certain items, earnings were $1.23 per share, and operating revenues rose 17.0% to $7.8 billion, which points to stronger results for shareholders.
Key points
- GAAP net income was $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, versus $1.1 billion, or $1.03 per share, in Q1 2024.
- Excluding items, earnings were $1.23 per share versus $1.03 a year earlier.
- Operating revenues were $7.8 billion, up 17.0% from $6.6 billion.
- A $26 million pre-tax accelerated depreciation charge tied to the Kay Wind repowering reduced reported earnings; the project is expected to reach commercial operation in Q3 2026.
The filing
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