The Southern Company reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 6,154 million compared to USD 5,525 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 6,463 million compared to USD 5,748 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,203 million compared to USD 838 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.1 compared to USD 0.77 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.09 compared to USD 0.76 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 12,572 million compared to USD 11,788 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 13,109 million compared to USD 12,228 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,332 million compared to USD 1,700 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.13 compared to USD 1.56 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.12 compared to USD 1.55 a year ago.