Southern
The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Southern's revenues will grow 18.3% and EPS will increase 42.9%.
The average estimate for revenue is $4.37 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.40.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Southern chalked up revenue of $5.05 billion. GAAP reported sales were 7.0% lower than the prior-year quarter's $5.43 billion.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
Last quarter, EPS came in at $1.11. GAAP EPS of $1.11 for Q3 were 4.7% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.06 per share.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 48.0%, 520 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 34.5%, 410 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 19.3%, 240 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $17.54 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.62.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 1,024 members out of 1,080 rating the stock outperform, and 56 members rating it underperform. Among 303 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 292 give Southern a green thumbs-up, and 11 give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Southern is hold, with an average price target of $47.00.
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