Operating Income
Operating Income
Southern Company Operating Income decreased by 3.8% to $2.11B in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.8%, from $2.19B to $2.11B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Growth in operating income suggests that the core business is becoming more profitable and efficient.
Detailed definition
The profit realized from a business's own operations after deducting operating expenses like wages, depreciation, and co...
Peer comparison
This is a key metric for comparing the fundamental business performance of companies with different tax or debt structures.
Metric ID:
is_operating_incomeHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $708.00M | $1.72B | $0.00 | $1.38B | $1.66B | $2.19B | $2.11B |
| QoQ Change | — | +143.4% | -100.0% | — | +19.6% | +32.5% | -3.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +133.8% | +27.3% | -3.8% |
Range$0.00 – $2.19B
CAGR+107.1%
Avg YoY Growth+52.4%
Median YoY Growth+27.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's operating income?
- Southern Company (SO) reported operating income of $2.11B in Q3 2023.
- How has Southern Company's operating income changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's operating income decreased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $2.19B to $2.11B.
- What does operating income mean?
- The profit earned from core business activities, before accounting for interest and taxes.