SOUTHERN CO (SOJC) Return on equity 2016–2025
SOUTHERN CO (SOJC) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
12.1%FY2025 · since FY2016: 10.2% → 12.1%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.1% | -1.2 pp |
| FY2024 | 13.3% | +0.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 12.6% | +1.4 pp |
| FY2022 | 11.3% | +3.0 pp |
| FY2021 | 8.3% | -2.8 pp |
| FY2020 | 11.1% | -6.2 pp |
| FY2019 | 17.2% | +7.9 pp |
| FY2018 | 9.3% | +5.5 pp |
| FY2017 | 3.8% | -6.4 pp |
| FY2016 | 10.2% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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