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SOUTHERN CO
CIK 92122Updated Oct 3, 2026
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 155,720,000,000Source | 145,180,000,000Source | 139,331,000,000Source | 134,891,000,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | — | — | 99,844,000,000Source | 94,570,000,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 5,161,000,000Source | 5,161,000,000Source | 5,161,000,000Source | 5,161,000,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 300,000,000Source | 332,000,000Source | 368,000,000Source | 406,000,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 1,639,000,000Source | 1,070,000,000Source | 748,000,000Source | 1,917,000,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable | — | — | — | — |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 10,917,000,000Source | 10,694,000,000Source | 10,432,000,000Source | 10,416,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 1,358,000,000Source | 1,386,000,000Source | 1,432,000,000Source | 1,531,000,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 1,436,000,000Source | 1,467,000,000Source | 1,468,000,000Source | 1,485,000,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 116,853,000,000Source | 108,506,000,000Source | 104,106,000,000Source | 100,359,000,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 5,554,000,000Source | 5,446,000,000Source | 5,423,000,000Source | 5,417,000,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 14,856,000,000Source | 13,750,000,000Source | 12,482,000,000Source | 11,538,000,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -75,000,000Source | -78,000,000Source | -177,000,000Source | -167,000,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 36,016,000,000Source | 33,208,000,000Source | 31,444,000,000Source | 30,408,000,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 15,740,000,000Source | 14,149,000,000Source | 13,775,000,000Source | 13,673,000,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 155,720,000,000Source | 145,180,000,000Source | 139,331,000,000Source | 134,891,000,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 16,888,000,000Source | 15,993,000,000Source | 13,467,000,000Source | 15,724,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 197,000,000Source | 200,000,000Source | 183,000,000Source | 197,000,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 3,710,000,000Source | 3,701,000,000Source | 2,898,000,000Source | 3,525,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 1,287,000,000Source | 1,253,000,000Source | 1,307,000,000Source | 1,388,000,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 12,133,000,000Source | 11,730,000,000Source | 10,990,000,000Source | 10,036,000,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 1,505,000,000Source | 1,350,000,000Source | 1,031,000,000Source | 1,167,000,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 2,851,000,000Source | 3,466,000,000Source | 3,781,000,000Source | 4,124,000,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 12,067,000,000Source | 11,648,000,000Source | 10,894,000,000Source | 9,925,000,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 4,171,000,000Source | 4,260,000,000Source | 3,849,000,000Source | 3,428,000,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -290,000,000Source | 492,000,000Source | -863,000,000Source | 1,021,000,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 618,000,000Source | 536,000,000Source | 63,000,000Source | 670,000,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 9,802,000,000Source | 9,788,000,000Source | 7,553,000,000Source | 6,302,000,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -13,959,000,000Source | -9,400,000,000Source | -9,668,000,000Source | -8,430,000,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | 58,000,000Source | 164,000,000Source | 43,000,000Source | -70,000,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 12,737,000,000Source | 8,955,000,000Source | 9,095,000,000Source | 7,923,000,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | 4,696,000,000Source | -208,000,000Source | 999,000,000Source | 2,336,000,000Source |
| Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common StockUSD | 3,015,000,000Source | 2,954,000,000Source | 3,035,000,000Source | 2,907,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing ActivitiesUSD | -218,000,000Source | -181,000,000Source | -160,000,000Source | -218,000,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 1,640,000,000Source | 1,101,000,000Source | 921,000,000Source | 2,037,000,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 2,692,000,000Source | 2,538,000,000Source | 2,184,000,000Source | 1,758,000,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 284,000,000Source | 176,000,000Source | 132,000,000Source | 146,000,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 32,000,000Source | 35,000,000Source | 38,000,000Source | 39,000,000Source |
| Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion ExpenseUSD | 393,000,000Source | 400,000,000Source | 403,000,000Source | 406,000,000Source |
| Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, NetUSD | 6,030,000,000Source | 5,266,000,000Source | 4,986,000,000Source | 4,064,000,000Source |
| Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on DisposalUSD | — | — | — | 42,000,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of AssetsUSD | — | — | — | 57,000,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | -252,000,000Source | — | — | — |
| GoodwillUSD | 5,161,000,000Source | 5,161,000,000Source | 5,161,000,000Source | 5,161,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 112,000,000Source | 139,000,000Source | 144,000,000Source | 151,000,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 828,000,000Source | 969,000,000Source | 496,000,000Source | 795,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 4,341,000,000Source | — | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -170,000,000Source | -141,000,000Source | -127,000,000Source | -107,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | — | 4,401,000,000Source | 3,976,000,000Source | 3,524,000,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -2,286,000,000Source | -1,839,000,000Source | -1,481,000,000Source | -1,147,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Lease IncomeUSD | 145,000,000Source | 136,000,000Source | 164,000,000Source | 208,000,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 500,000,000Source | 530,000,000Source | 553,000,000Source | 500,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common StockUSD | 1,623,000,000Source | 143,000,000Source | 36,000,000Source | 1,808,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from Noncontrolling InterestsUSD | — | — | 21,000,000Source | 73,000,000Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | — | 14,000,000Source | 28,000,000Source | 75,000,000Source |
| Public Utilities, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Cost of EquityUSD | 340,000,000Source | 235,000,000Source | 268,000,000Source | 224,000,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 28,942,000,000Source | 26,764,000,000Source | 24,828,000,000Source | 25,941,000,000Source |
| Stock or Unit Option Plan ExpenseUSD | 136,000,000Source | 132,000,000Source | 137,000,000Source | 127,000,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 29,553,000,000Source | 26,724,000,000Source | 25,253,000,000Source | 29,279,000,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 7,285,000,000Source | 7,068,000,000Source | 5,826,000,000Source | 5,370,000,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 500,000,000Source | 530,000,000Source | 553,000,000Source | 500,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 4,999,000,000Source | 5,229,000,000Source | 4,345,000,000Source | 4,223,000,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 828,000,000Source | 969,000,000Source | 496,000,000Source | 795,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -170,000,000Source | -141,000,000Source | -127,000,000Source | -107,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 4,341,000,000Source | — | — | — |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 3.94Source | 4.02Source | 3.64Source | 3.28Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 3.92Source | 3.99Source | 3.62Source | 3.26Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 1,103,000,000Source | 1,096,000,000Source | 1,092,000,000Source | 1,075,000,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 1,109,000,000Source | 1,102,000,000Source | 1,098,000,000Source | 1,081,000,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 32,000,000Source | 35,000,000Source | 38,000,000Source | 39,000,000Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 22,268,000,000Source | 19,656,000,000Source | 19,427,000,000Source | 23,909,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 112,000,000Source | 139,000,000Source | 144,000,000Source | 151,000,000Source |
| Lease IncomeUSD | 576,000,000Source | 577,000,000Source | 594,000,000Source | 650,000,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | — | 4,401,000,000Source | 3,976,000,000Source | 3,524,000,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -2,286,000,000Source | -1,839,000,000Source | -1,481,000,000Source | -1,147,000,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Lease IncomeUSD | 145,000,000Source | 136,000,000Source | 164,000,000Source | 208,000,000Source |
| Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement ImpactUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 11,000,000Source |
| Public Utilities, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Cost of EquityUSD | 340,000,000Source | 235,000,000Source | 268,000,000Source | 224,000,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 28,942,000,000Source | 26,764,000,000Source | 24,828,000,000Source | 25,941,000,000Source |
| Taxes, MiscellaneousUSD | 1,538,000,000Source | 1,540,000,000Source | 1,425,000,000Source | 1,411,000,000Source |
Filing attachments
ex4-2sofirstsupplementalin.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-06
EX-4.2 2 ex4-2sofirstsupplementalin.htm EX-4.2 Document Exhibit 4.2 ______________________________________________________________________________ THE SOUTHERN COMPANY TO U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE DATED AS OF AUGUST 6, 2026 SERIES 2026A 2.125% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE DECEMBER 15, 2027 ______________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS1 PAGE ARTICLE 1 Series 2026A Conv…
Read attachment ↗ex4-3sosecondsupplementali.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-06
EX-4.3 3 ex4-3sosecondsupplementali.htm EX-4.3 Document Exhibit 4.3 ______________________________________________________________________________ THE SOUTHERN COMPANY TO U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE DATED AS OF AUGUST 6, 2026 SERIES 2026B 3.50% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE SEPTEMBER 15, 2029 ______________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS1 PAGE ARTICLE 1 Series 2026B Con…
Read attachment ↗ex44so2026ausdjsns17thsupp.htm · 8-K · 2026-03-19
EX-4.4 3 ex44so2026ausdjsns17thsupp.htm EX-4.4 Document Exhibit 4.4 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY TO COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., TRUSTEE _______________ SEVENTEENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE DATED AS OF MARCH 19, 2026 _______________ $1,300,000,000 SERIES 2026A 6.00% FIXED-TO-FIXED RESET RATE JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE APRIL 1, 2058 TABLE OF CONTENTS1 PAGE ARTICLE 1 …
Read attachment ↗ex4-2asoutherncompanyx35th.htm · 8-K · 2025-11-06
EX-4.2A 3 ex4-2asoutherncompanyx35th.htm EX-2.2A Document Exhibit 4.2(a) THE SOUTHERN COMPANY TO COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., TRUSTEE _______________ THIRTY-FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2025 _______________ SERIES 2025B REMARKETABLE SENIOR NOTES DUE DECEMBER 15, 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Page ARTICLE 1 Definitions 1 SECTION 101. Definition of Terms …
Read attachment ↗ex4-2bsoutherncompanyx36th.htm · 8-K · 2025-11-06
EX-4.2B 4 ex4-2bsoutherncompanyx36th.htm EX-4.2B Document Exhibit 4.2(b) THE SOUTHERN COMPANY TO COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., TRUSTEE _______________ THIRTY-SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2025 _______________ SERIES 2025C REMARKETABLE SENIOR NOTES DUE DECEMBER 15, 2033 TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Page ARTICLE 1 Definitions 1 SECTION 101. Definition of Terms …
Read attachment ↗ex4-9socoequityunitsxpurch.htm · 8-K · 2025-11-06
EX-4.9 5 ex4-9socoequityunitsxpurch.htm EX-4.9 Document Exhibit 4.9 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY and U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Purchase Contract Agent, Collateral Agent, Custodial Agent and Securities Intermediary PURCHASE CONTRACT AND PLEDGE AGREEMENT Dated as of November 6, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL 1 APPLICATION Section 1.01 Definitions …
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