SOMN
SOMN
The Southern CompanyIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $7.82B ▲ | $1.71B ▼ | $1.71B ▲ | 21.87% ▲ | $1.55 ▲ | $4.43B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $6.97B ▼ | $1.73B ▼ | $880M ▼ | 12.62% ▼ | $0.8 ▼ | $3.46B ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $7.78B ▲ | $1.73B ▲ | $1.33B ▲ | 17.16% ▲ | $1.21 ▲ | $3.67B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $6.34B ▼ | $1.6B ▲ | $534M ▼ | 8.42% ▼ | $0.49 ▼ | $2.59B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $7.27B | $1.58B | $1.53B | 21.1% | $1.4 | $3.95B |
What's going well?
Revenue jumped 12% and profits nearly doubled, showing strong demand and great cost control. Margins improved sharply, and the company is keeping more profit from each sale. Operating expenses stayed flat, boosting efficiency.
What's concerning?
Interest expense remains high at $755 million, and 'other' expenses are still a drag on earnings. Lack of detail on R&D or marketing spend makes it hard to judge long-term investment and sustainability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $3.34B ▲ | $153.25B ▲ | $114.97B ▲ | $35B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $1.26B ▼ | $148.85B ▲ | $111.51B ▲ | $34.01B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $2.33B ▲ | $148.11B ▲ | $110.89B ▲ | $33.84B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $1.07B ▲ | $145.18B ▲ | $108.51B ▲ | $33.21B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $1.02B | $143.96B | $107.05B | $33.3B |
What's financially strong about this company?
SOMN owns a huge amount of real, physical assets and has grown its cash reserves this quarter. Shareholder equity is solidly positive and the company has a long record of profits.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
The company is carrying a lot of debt, and its ability to cover short-term bills is tight. Rising payables and debt suggest growing pressure on working capital and potential future borrowing needs.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $1.71B ▲ | $3.77B ▲ | $-3.87B ▼ | $2.17B ▲ | $2.08B ▲ | $559M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $853M ▼ | $2.18B ▲ | $-2.9B ▼ | $-348M ▼ | $-1.07B ▼ | $-619M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $1.27B ▲ | $1.25B ▼ | $-2.83B ▼ | $2.81B ▲ | $1.23B ▲ | $-1.19B ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $466M ▼ | $2.17B ▼ | $-2.72B ▼ | $595M ▲ | $46M ▲ | $-576M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $1.53B | $3.62B | $-2.46B | $-1.32B | $-156M | $1.3B |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Operating cash flow surged to $3.77 billion, more than doubling net income and turning free cash flow positive. The company now has a much stronger cash position and can cover its dividend comfortably.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Heavy reliance on new debt this quarter and high capital spending could be risky if cash generation slows. Working capital gains may not repeat, and receivables/inventory are rising.
About The Southern Company
https://www.southerncompany.comThe Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $7.82B ▲ | $1.71B ▼ | $1.71B ▲ | 21.87% ▲ | $1.55 ▲ | $4.43B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $6.97B ▼ | $1.73B ▼ | $880M ▼ | 12.62% ▼ | $0.8 ▼ | $3.46B ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $7.78B ▲ | $1.73B ▲ | $1.33B ▲ | 17.16% ▲ | $1.21 ▲ | $3.67B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $6.34B ▼ | $1.6B ▲ | $534M ▼ | 8.42% ▼ | $0.49 ▼ | $2.59B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $7.27B | $1.58B | $1.53B | 21.1% | $1.4 | $3.95B |
What's going well?
Revenue jumped 12% and profits nearly doubled, showing strong demand and great cost control. Margins improved sharply, and the company is keeping more profit from each sale. Operating expenses stayed flat, boosting efficiency.
What's concerning?
Interest expense remains high at $755 million, and 'other' expenses are still a drag on earnings. Lack of detail on R&D or marketing spend makes it hard to judge long-term investment and sustainability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $3.34B ▲ | $153.25B ▲ | $114.97B ▲ | $35B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $1.26B ▼ | $148.85B ▲ | $111.51B ▲ | $34.01B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $2.33B ▲ | $148.11B ▲ | $110.89B ▲ | $33.84B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $1.07B ▲ | $145.18B ▲ | $108.51B ▲ | $33.21B ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $1.02B | $143.96B | $107.05B | $33.3B |
What's financially strong about this company?
SOMN owns a huge amount of real, physical assets and has grown its cash reserves this quarter. Shareholder equity is solidly positive and the company has a long record of profits.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
The company is carrying a lot of debt, and its ability to cover short-term bills is tight. Rising payables and debt suggest growing pressure on working capital and potential future borrowing needs.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $1.71B ▲ | $3.77B ▲ | $-3.87B ▼ | $2.17B ▲ | $2.08B ▲ | $559M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $853M ▼ | $2.18B ▲ | $-2.9B ▼ | $-348M ▼ | $-1.07B ▼ | $-619M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $1.27B ▲ | $1.25B ▼ | $-2.83B ▼ | $2.81B ▲ | $1.23B ▲ | $-1.19B ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $466M ▼ | $2.17B ▼ | $-2.72B ▼ | $595M ▲ | $46M ▲ | $-576M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $1.53B | $3.62B | $-2.46B | $-1.32B | $-156M | $1.3B |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Operating cash flow surged to $3.77 billion, more than doubling net income and turning free cash flow positive. The company now has a much stronger cash position and can cover its dividend comfortably.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Heavy reliance on new debt this quarter and high capital spending could be risky if cash generation slows. Working capital gains may not repeat, and receivables/inventory are rising.
CEO
Christopher C. Womack
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Rating : B