Southern Company Surges on Regional Growth | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Southern Company’s earnings soared this year, hitting $2.5 billion by June 30 — a 14% jump from last year — fueled by strong regional demand, smart investments, and a growing customer base. CEO Chris Womack credits Southeastern economic growth for powering the surge, while the company keeps prices stable and reliability top of mind. Revenue also climbed 4.2% year-over-year to $15.4 billion, with even Q2 showing a modest uptick. Serving 9 million customers across electric and gas operations in seven states, Southern’s customer-focused strategy is clearly delivering big results. Listen in…