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Feb 19, 2026 12:01 PM

Utility Heavyweight Southern Stock Climbs On Strong Q4 Demand

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) stock rose after the company reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results.

Earnings Snapshot

The company reported operating revenue growth of 10.1% year over year (Y/Y) to $6.98 billion, beating the consensus of $6.49 billion. 

Operating expenses rose to $6.06 billion from $5.28 billion in the quarter.

Adjusted EPS of 55 cents, missed the consensus of 57 cents.

Segment Operating Revenues

Alabama Power $1.937 billion (+10.6% Y/Y)

Georgia Power $2.713 billion (+4.9% Y/Y)

Mississippi Power $394 million (+14.2% Y/Y)

Southern Power $472 million (+13.2% Y/Y) and

Southern Company Gas $1.492 billion (+20.7% Y/Y).

Key Metrics

Kilowatt-hour sales rose 4.9% year over year, with retail sales up 1.7% and wholesale ...