{"symbol":"SO","fiscalQuarter":"Q4-2025","reportDate":"2026-02-19","reportTime":"BMO","status":"reported","company":{"name":"The Southern Company","sector":"Utilities","industry":"Electric Utilities"},"tier":"free","webUrl":"https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/SO/earnings/Q4-2025","postBrief":{"headline":"Southern Co Misses on EPS, Stock Up 4.4%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$0.55","expected":"N/A","surprise":"-1.79%"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Cautiously Optimistic","keyQuotes":["We remain focused on our long-term strategy despite the current challenges.","Our commitment to providing reliable energy continues to guide our decisions."],"summary":"Management expressed a cautious optimism regarding future operations. They emphasized their long-term strategy and commitment to reliability."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No forward guidance was provided during the earnings call.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"Southern Co's earnings report showed a slight miss on EPS, but the stock reacted positively, rising 4.4%. This increase may reflect investor confidence in the company's long-term strategy despite the EPS miss. The lack of revenue data and guidance leaves some uncertainty for future performance.","metaDescription":"Southern Co (SO) Q4 2025 earnings: EPS missed expectations. Stock up 4.4%. Full breakdown."}}