Net Income

Net Income

Southern Company Net Income decreased by 2.7% to $1.43B in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.7%, from $1.47B to $1.43B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent growth in net income is the primary driver of long-term stock price appreciation and dividend capacity.

Detailed definition

The 'bottom line' profit of the company after all expenses, including interest and taxes, have been deducted from total...

Peer comparison

This is the standard metric for calculating Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratios.

Metric ID: net_income

Historical Data

6 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23
Value$372.00M$1.10B$991.00M$1.11B$1.47B$1.43B
QoQ Change+196.0%-10.0%+11.7%+33.0%-2.7%
YoY Change+197.6%+33.7%-2.7%
Range$372.00M$1.47B
CAGR+194.0%
Avg YoY Growth+76.2%
Median YoY Growth+33.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company's net income?
Southern Company (SO) reported net income of $1.43B in Q3 2023.
How has Southern Company's net income changed year-over-year?
Southern Company's net income decreased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $1.47B to $1.43B.
What does net income mean?
The final profit of the company after every single expense and tax has been paid.