SO: Financial results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, such information, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. On July 30, 2026, The Southern Company (“Southern Company”) issued a press release regarding its earnings for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, including certain additional information regarding the financial results for such periods. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K includes earnings and earnings per share in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The exhibit also includes earnings and earnings per share (1) for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, excluding (a) accelerated depreciation and decommissioning costs related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company and (b) charges (net of salvage proceeds) and credits, associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to plants under construction, (2) for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, excluding (a) an estimated loss at Southern Company Gas related to costs associated with Nicor Gas