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The Southern Company - Company Profile

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The Southern Company - Overview

Description
Southern Company is a public company headquartered in Georgia with an estimated 27,700 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least two industries: Natural Gas Distribution, Coal & Natural Gas Power and Natural Gas Distribution. Their largest market share is in the Coal & Natural Gas Power industry, where they account for an estimated 15.6% of total industry revenue.
Company Details

Registered Name: The Southern Company

Company Type: Operating

Exchange: NYSE

Headquarters: 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Website: http://www.southerncompany.com/

Employees: 27700

The Southern Company - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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The Southern Company - Products and Services

  • Coal & Natural Gas Power

    • Of the 2 core revenue-generating products and services in the Coal & Natural Gas Power industry, The Southern Company offers:
    • Coal-fired electricity
    • Gas-fired electricity

  • Natural Gas Distribution

    • Of the 3 core revenue-generating products and services in the Natural Gas Distribution industry, The Southern Company offers:
    • Natural gas distribution
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The Southern Company - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on The Southern Company's performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Coal & Natural Gas Power, and Natural Gas Distribution industries.
Strengths
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Rank: 2 of 3 peers
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Annual Turnover: x.x%
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Weaknesses
Credit Risk: x.x%
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Revenue per Employee: $xx
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The Southern Company - Financial Statements & Ratios

pie_chartThe Southern Company Income Statement

BALANCE DATE12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Revenue23,495.021,419.020,375.023,113.029,279.025,253.0
Cost of Revenue000000000000000000000000
Cost of Revenue, Non-Cash000000000000000000000000
Gross Profit000000000000000000000000
Other000000000000000000000000

pie_chartThe Southern Company Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Cash and Equivalents1,396.01,975.01,065.01,798.01,917.0748.0
Short-Term Investments000000000000000000000000
Derivative Assets, Current000000000000000000000000
Restricted Cash and Investments000000000000000000000000
Other000000000000000000000000

pie_chartThe Southern Company Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Net Income2,300.04,744.03,103.02,309.03,428.03,849.0
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations000000000000000000000000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization000000000000000000000000
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts000000000000000000000000
Other000000000000000000000000

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