Southern Company EBIT

The latest EBIT for SO is $-1.4B as of June 2026. That compares with $1.4B in the prior-year period — down 204.4% year over year. That is below the Utilities sector average of $69B. Investors often review this figure alongside Southern Company's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, SO's EBIT moved from $1.4B to $-1.4B — a 204.4% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Southern Company's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Utilities companies, SO currently prints $-1.4B for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $69B. That is roughly 102.1% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Southern Company's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $-1.4B for SO is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Utilities average is about $69B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting SO's EBIT ($-1.4B), review year-over-year change from $1.4B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.