Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
Southern Company EPS (Diluted) decreased by 4.4% to $1.29 in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.4%, from $1.35 to $1.29. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.
Detailed definition
Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...
Peer comparison
Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.
Metric ID:
eps_dilutedHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.35 | $1.03 | $1.03 | $1.35 | $1.29 |
| QoQ Change | — | +194.3% | +0.0% | +31.1% | -4.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +194.3% | +31.1% | -4.4% |
Range$0.35 – $1.35
CAGR+268.6%
Avg YoY Growth+73.6%
Median YoY Growth+31.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's eps (diluted)?
- Southern Company (SO) reported eps (diluted) of $1.29 in Q3 2023.
- How has Southern Company's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's eps (diluted) decreased by 4.4% year-over-year, from $1.35 to $1.29.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.