Southern Company - Unit Profit Margin

Southern Company - Unit's profit margin stands at 16.0% as of September 2026. That compares with 22.0% in the prior-year period — down 27.3% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 12.16%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Southern Company - Unit reported 16.0% in profit margin versus 22.0% a year earlier — a 27.3% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Southern Company - Unit sits higher the Utilities benchmark (12.16%) with a profit margin of 16.0%. That is roughly 31.6% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 16.0% for Southern Company - Unit means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Southern Company - Unit's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places SOLN next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.