Summary
Southern Company (SO) reported increased net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, primarily driven by warmer weather, regulatory rate increases in Alabama, and recovery of environmental costs in Georgia. The company also saw a significant rise in retail revenues, largely due to these factors and a strong increase in industrial sales, particularly in the second quarter. While overall revenues and net income saw positive trends, the company also highlighted increased operations and maintenance expenses and depreciation on new plant in service. Southern Company's financial health remains stable, supported by strong operating cash flow and access to credit markets. However, investors should note ongoing environmental regulatory challenges and potential future compliance costs, as well as the company's significant ongoing construction program, including nuclear expansion projects.
Financial Highlights
41 data points| Revenue | $4.21B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.26B |
| Operating Income | $951.00M |
| Net Income | $526.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.62 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.61 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 828.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 833.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010, increased to $1.004 billion from $604.3 million in the prior year's period.
- 2Total operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010, increased to $8.365 billion from $7.551 billion in the prior year's period.
- 3Retail revenues saw a significant increase, up 10.6% year-to-date, driven by warmer weather, regulatory rate adjustments, and a substantial increase in industrial sales.
- 4Wholesale revenues also increased by 14.1% year-to-date, primarily due to new power purchase agreements at Southern Power and favorable weather conditions.
- 5Despite revenue growth, operations and maintenance expenses and depreciation and amortization expenses increased, impacting profitability.
- 6The company's balance sheet remains stable, with property, plant, and equipment increasing due to investments in environmental compliance and infrastructure, while cash and cash equivalents decreased.
- 7Southern Company is actively managing its capital requirements through internal cash flow and external financing, with significant credit arrangements in place.