Southern Co (MIL:1SO) EPS (Basic): €3.53 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1SO Southern Co MIL:1SO
50 GF Score
Price €79.30
GF Value €78.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Co EPS (Basic)?

Southern Co MIL:1SO 50 EPS (Basic) is €3.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SO with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Southern Co's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.05. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.53.

Southern Co's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.04. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.36.

Southern Co's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.96. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.12.

During the past 12 months, Southern Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Southern Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 63.60% per year. The lowest was -30.60% per year. And the median was 2.80% per year.

Southern Co  (MIL:1SO) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Southern Co EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Co's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Southern Co EPS (Basic) Chart

Southern Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.00 3.10 3.34 3.84 3.37

Southern Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 0.69 1.32 0.47 1.05
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Southern Co EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Southern Co's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(3707.214-0)/1103.000
=3.36

Southern Co's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1172.94-0)/1124.000
=1.04

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.53

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €3.53 mean?
Southern Co (MIL:1SO) has a EPS (Basic) of €3.53 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors.
Is Southern Co's EPS (Basic) too high?
Southern Co's current EPS (Basic) is €3.53. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's EPS (Basic) compare to DUK and AEP?
Southern Co's EPS (Basic) of €3.53 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. Southern Co's current EPS (Basic) is €3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co (MIL:1SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.64, compared to a current price of €79.30 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €3.53. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (MIL:1SO), the current EPS (Basic) is €3.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Southern Co (MIL:1SO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €79.30 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €78.64. GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SO:

  • EPS (Basic): €3.53
  • GF Value™: €78.64 vs. price of €79.30 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Co Business Description

Address 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308
Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 46 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.
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