Company / Operating Cash Flow
Southern Company Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$9.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.2B / $9.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 74
Utilities
What the data says
Among 74 Utilities companies, Southern Company is in the top 5% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $6.2B in FY2021 to $9.8B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$9.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.9%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Improved from $7.6B to $9.8B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +15.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in UtilitiesTop 5% of 74This company $9.8B Sector average $2.6B
▼
+274.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Southern Company's operating cash flow has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +7.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 0.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 74 companies in the Utilities sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.51 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.8B | +0.1% |
| FY2024 | $9.8B | +29.6% |
| FY2023 | $7.6B | +19.9% |
| FY2022 | $6.3B | +2.2% |
| FY2021 | $6.2B | -7.9% |
| FY2020 | $6.7B | +15.8% |
| FY2019 | $5.8B | -16.8% |
| FY2018 | $6.9B | +8.6% |
| FY2017 | $6.4B | +30.6% |
| FY2016 | $4.9B | -22.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 14, 2026