Stock AnalizSouthern (SO) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Southern reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on November 5, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.94 against the analysts’ average forecast of $1.71, a beat of 13.7%.
Revenue for the quarter was $8.84 billion, up 13.0% from $7.82 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock fell 0.8% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Southern has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $1.94 | $1.71 | +13.7% | +13% | −0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | $1.13 | $1.01 | +11.8% | — | −1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | $1.32 | $1.21 | +8.9% | +8% | +3.4% |
| Sep 2025 | $1.60 | $1.51 | +6.0% | +8% | +0.6% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $0.31 for the next quarter on average and $4.63 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $96.00, 3% above the current price of $93.59.
Valuation and score
Southern scores 1.4 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), trades at a trailing P/E of about 21.3, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 36% below the current market value. Full Southern analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Southern’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$1.94 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $1.71.
How much revenue did Southern report?
$8.84 billion, up 13.0% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.