Southern

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  • Previous Rank
    162
  • Revenues ($M)
    19896
  • Revenue Percent Change
    13.8
  • Profits ($M)
    2448
  • Profits Percent Change
    3.4
  • Assets ($M)
    109697
  • Employees
    32015
  • Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)
    49335

The energy holding company produces and sells electricity through Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power, and other subsidiaries.

Company Info

CEOThomas A. Fanning
CEO TitleChairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
SectorEnergy
IndustryUtilities: Gas and Electric
HQ LocationAtlanta, GA
Websitewww.southerncompany.com
Years on Fortune 500 List23
Employees32,015

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

Revenues ($M)$19,896
Profits ($M)$2,448
Assets ($M)$109,697
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$24,758
Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)$49,335

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues12.3%
Profits as % of Assets2.2%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity9.9%

Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)

Earnings Per Share ($)255
EPS % Change (from 2015)-1.5%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)-
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)2%

Total Return

Total Return to Investors (2016)9.9%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)6%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)7.9%