The Southern Company reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 6,084 million compared to USD 5,468 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 6,238 million compared to USD 5,620 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,101 million compared to USD 1,251 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.04 compared to USD 1.18 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.03 compared to USD 1.18 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was USD 16,833 million compared to USD 14,822 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 17,346 million compared to USD 15,258 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,608 million compared to USD 2,732 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.46 compared to USD 2.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.44 compared to USD 2.57 a year ago.