Company / Operating Margin
SOUTHERN CO Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
23.1%
FY2025
5-year range
16.0% / 36.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+25.8%
vs FY2024
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What the data says
Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 16.0% in FY2023 to 70.4% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
23.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%.
Improved from 16.0% to 23.1% over the past 2 years.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 25.8% year-over-year.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.38 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 23.1% | +25.8% |
| FY2024 | 18.3% | +14.6% |
| FY2023 | 16.0% | -33.3% |
| FY2022 | 24.0% | -33.6% |
| FY2021 | 36.1% | +102.5% |
| FY2020 | 17.8% | -58.6% |
| FY2019 | 43.1% | -38.8% |
| FY2018 | 70.4% | +187.6% |
| FY2017 | 24.5% | +24.1% |
| FY2016 | 19.7% | +3.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026