Earnings Per Share
Shares (Diluted)
Southern Company Shares (Diluted) increased by 1.0% to 1.1B in Q3 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from 1.1B to 1.1B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase relative to basic shares indicates a higher reliance on equity-based compensation or convertible debt financing.
Detailed definition
Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) includes the total number of basic common shares plus all additional share...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared against basic shares to determine the 'dilution overhang' present in a company's capital structure.
Metric ID:
is_weighted_shares_dilutedHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.1B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.1% | +0.4% | +1.5% | +1.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +0.5% | +1.9% | +1.0% |
Range1.1B – 1.1B
CAGR+3.0%
Avg YoY Growth+1.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
Shares (Diluted) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Company's shares (diluted)?
- Southern Company (SO) reported shares (diluted) of 1.1B in Q3 2023.
- How has Southern Company's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Southern Company's shares (diluted) increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from 1.1B to 1.1B.
- What does shares (diluted) mean?
- The total number of shares that would exist if all 'potential' shares, like employee stock options, were converted into real stock.