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    Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company. The Company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and nationally recognized provider of energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.

    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    $23 B
    Market capitalization(2019-01-17)
    $48.4 B

    Employee Rating

    3.7More
    TypePublic
    HQAtlanta, US
    Founded1912
    Size (employees)31,344 (est)-2%
    Websitesoutherncompany.com
    Southern Company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Atlanta, US
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    Key People/Management at Southern Company

    W. Paul Bowers

    W. Paul Bowers

    Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Power Company
    Stan W. Connally

    Stan W. Connally

    Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Power Company and Executive Vice President, Operations, Southern Company Services, Inc
    Mark A. Crosswhite

    Mark A. Crosswhite

    Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alabama Power Company
    Andrew W. Evans

    Andrew W. Evans

    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Southern Company
    Thomas A. Fanning

    Thomas A. Fanning

    Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company
    Kimberly S. Greene

    Kimberly S. Greene

    Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company Gas
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    Southern Company Office Locations

    Southern Company has an office in Atlanta
    Atlanta, US (HQ)
    30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
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    Southern Company Financials and Metrics

    Southern Company Revenue

    Southern Company's revenue was reported to be $23.03 b in FY, 2017 which is a 15.8% increase from the previous period.
    USD

    Revenue (Q3, 2018)

    		6.2b

    Gross profit (Q3, 2018)

    		4.4b

    Gross profit margin (Q3, 2018), %

    		70.9%

    Net income (Q3, 2018)

    		1.2b

    EBIT (Q3, 2018)

    		2.2b

    Market capitalization (17-Jan-2019)

    		48.4b

    Closing stock price (17-Jan-2019)

    		47.1

    Cash (30-Sep-2018)

    		1.8b

    EV

    		93.6b
    Southern Company's current market capitalization is $48.4 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		17.1b18.5b17.5b19.9b23.0b

    Revenue growth, %

    		8%(5%)14%16%

    Cost of goods sold

    		7.4b

    Gross profit

    		15.7b
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Revenue

    		5.0b4.6b4.5b5.3b4.2b4.3b5.4b4.0b4.5b6.3b5.8b5.4b6.2b6.4b5.6b6.2b

    Cost of goods sold

    		58.0m84.0m2.4b1.8b1.8b

    Gross profit

    		4.4b6.2b4.0b3.8b4.4b

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		99%99%63%67%71%
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		659.0m710.0m1.4b2.0b2.1b

    Accounts Receivable

    		67.4m19.1m18.2m232.0m1.8b

    Prepaid Expenses

    		452.0m

    Inventories

    		4.3m4.0m3.4m1.5b2.6b
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Cash

    		682.0m590.0m583.0m1.4b1.1b813.0m1.1b754.0m1.9b2.7b1.1b1.4b1.8b2.3b2.0b1.8b

    Accounts Receivable

    		1.7b1.7b1.7b

    Prepaid Expenses

    		432.0m398.0m354.0m

    Inventories

    		1.3b1.5b1.5b1.5b2.2b2.2b2.3b
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Net Income

    		1.7b2.0b2.4b2.5b926.0m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		2.0b2.9b3.5b

    Inventories

    		72.0m

    Accounts Payable

    		(13.6m)(280.0m)
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Net Income

    		1.3b368.0m996.0m1.7b525.0m1.2b2.1b497.0m1.1b2.3b665.0m(684.0m)427.0m936.0m809.0m2.0b

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		480.0m497.0m504.0m514.0m487.0m500.0m528.0m541.0m569.0m695.0m716.0m873.0m1.8b2.6b

    Inventories

    		413.0m295.0m87.0m

    Accounts Payable

    		(425.0m)(406.0m)(248.0m)
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    USDY, 2018

    EV/EBIT

    		43 x

    EV/CFO

    		16.8 x

    Debt/Equity

    		1.7 x

    Debt/Assets

    		0.4 x

    Financial Leverage

    		4 x
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    Southern Company Operating Metrics

    FY, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Total Generation output, TW

    		194 48 49 56

    Power Purchased, MWh

    		20 m5 m5 m6 m

    Length Of Natural Gas Pipelines, miles

    		82 k

    Fossil Fuel Generating Stations

    		29
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    Southern Company Revenue Breakdown

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    Southern Company revenue breakdown by business segment: 71.5% from Traditional Electric Operating Companies, 8.8% from Southern Power, 16.6% from Southern Company Gas and 3.1% from Other

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    Competitors

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    Southern Company Company Life and Culture

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     Southern Company Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Southern Company founded?

      Southern Company was founded in 1912.

    • Who are Southern Company key executives?

      Southern Company's key executives are W. Paul Bowers, Stan W. Connally and Mark A. Crosswhite.

    • How many employees does Southern Company have?

      Southern Company has 31,344 employees.

    • What is Southern Company revenue?

      Latest Southern Company annual revenue is $23 b.

    • What is Southern Company revenue per employee?

      Latest Southern Company revenue per employee is $734.8 k.

    • Who are Southern Company competitors?

      Competitors of Southern Company include Xcel Energy, Duke Energy and American Electric Power.

    • Where is Southern Company headquarters?

      Southern Company headquarters is located at 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta.

    • Where are Southern Company offices?

      Southern Company has an office in Atlanta.

    • How many offices does Southern Company have?

      Southern Company has 1 office.