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Southern (SO) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
8-K filed Nov 5, 2026
Southern (SO) reported revenue of $8.8B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 33.9%, net earnings $2.0B (23.1% of revenue).
Southern, Q3 2026: revenue $8.8B (+13% year over year), operating margin 33.9%, net earnings $2.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.8B | — | +13% |
| Operating profit | $3.0B | — | +16% |
| Net earnings | $2.0B | — | +20% |
What changed
Revenue was $8.8B in Q3 2026, up 13% year over year. Non-fuel was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Non-fuel added $0.69B year over year (up 16%), 68% of the total change. Other electric revenues declined 13%.
Operating profit was $3.0B, a 33.9% margin (up 0.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 40% reached operating profit, above the 33% margin then. Total costs grew 12% against revenue growth of 13%. Net earnings were $2.0B, up 20% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.5%.
Questions
What was Southern's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Southern (SO) reported revenue of $8.8B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier.
Was Southern profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $3.0B (33.9% of revenue) and net earnings $2.0B.
Source: Southern 8-K on SEC EDGAR.