The Southern Company reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 8,200 million compared to USD 6,084 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 8,378 million compared to USD 6,238 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,472 million compared to USD 1,101 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.36 compared to USD 1.04 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.35 compared to USD 1.03 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 21,713 million compared to USD 16,833 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 22,232 million compared to USD 17,346 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3,611 million compared to USD 2,608 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.38 compared to USD 2.46 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.36 compared to USD 2.44 a year ago.