Southern (NYSE:SO) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2026-02-19. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

Analysts estimate that Southern will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56.

Anticipation surrounds Southern's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.

New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.

Overview of Past Earnings

The company's EPS beat by $0.09 in the last quarter, leading to a 1.08% drop in the share price on the following day.

Here's a look at Southern's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter	Q3 2025	Q2 2025	Q1 2025	Q4 2024
EPS Estimate	1.51	0.91	1.20	0.51
EPS Actual	1.60	0.92	1.23	0.50
Price Change %	-1.00	1.00	0.00	1.00

Market Performance of Southern's Stock

Shares of Southern were trading at $92.0 as of February 17. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 4.76%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release.

Analyst Observations about Southern

For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Southern.

The consensus rating for Southern is , derived from analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $ implies a potential .

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