SO
Utilities - Regulated Electric · Utilities
CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
2023-03-01–present
CFO
Southern Co (SO)Chief Accounting Officer
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Get SO alertsDavid P. Poroch is recorded as Chief Accounting Officer at Southern Co (SO) since March 1, 2023 and CFO at Southern Co (SO). Southern Co reported in an 8-K filed July 11, 2025 that David P. Poroch was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, 2025. Southern Co reported in an 8-K filed February 7, 2023 that David P. Poroch was appointed Comptroller, effective March 1, 2023. The proxy statement of Southern Co reports total compensation of $4,018,210 for David P. Poroch in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $611,411. David P. Poroch has spoken on 3 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Southern Co on July 30, 2026. Southern Co is classified in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry within the Utilities sector. Other leadership on record at Southern Co includes J. Jeffrey Peoples (CEO), James Y. Kerr (CEO), Kimberly S. Greene (CEO) and 7 others.
“On July 10, 2025, the Board of Directors of The Southern Company (“Southern Company”) appointed David P. Poroch, currently Comptroller of Southern Company, to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Southern Company, effective July 31, 2025.”
“the Board of Directors of the Company appointed David P. Poroch, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Treasurer of Southern Company Gas, as Comptroller of the Company, each effective March 1, 2023.”
“For the second quarter of 2026, our adjusted EPS was $1.13 per share, 21 cents higher than the second quarter of 2025 and 13 cents above our estimate.”
“As you can see from the materials we released this morning, our reported strong adjusted earnings per share of $4.30 for 2025. which, as Chris mentioned earlier, was the very top of our 2025 guidance range and represents 6% growth from adjusted earnings the prior year and 9% average annual growth from 2023.”
“For the third quarter of 2025, our adjusted EPS was $1.60 per share, 10 cents above our estimate, and 17 cents higher than the third quarter of 2024.”
2023-03-01–present
SO
Utilities - Regulated Electric · Utilities
CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
2023-03-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Southern Co (SO) | Executive Vice President and CFO, Southern Company | $611,411 | $4,018,210 |