Southern Company (SO)

Currency in USD
97.48
+0.28(+0.29%)
Closed·
96.46-1.02(-1.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
96.0497.93
52 wk Range
83.09100.84
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
97.2
Open
97.35
Day's Range
96.04-97.93
52 wk Range
83.09-100.84
Volume
5.96M
Average Volume (3m)
6.16M
1-Year Change
6.6521%
Book Value / Share
32.71
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
100.24
Upside
+2.83%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
3 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Southern Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Southern Company Company Profile

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the company is involved in the distribution of natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; distributes energy and resilience solutions; and invests in telecommunications. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
29651

Southern Company SWOT Analysis


Financial Fortitude
Southern Company's robust Q1 2025 performance, with EPS of $1.23, showcases financial strength and reaffirms its 2025 guidance of $4.20-4.30 EPS
Strategic Growth
Delve into Southern Company's $63 billion capital plan, including 1,000 miles of new transmission lines and significant renewable energy investments
Market Momentum
Explore Southern Company's impressive 50GW+ load pipeline and projected 12% CAGR in retail sales, signaling strong potential for future expansion
Analyst Outlook
BMO Capital Markets sets price targets of $92 to $98, reflecting varied perspectives on Southern Company's growth trajectory and market position
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Southern Company Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Southern Company exceeded Q3 2025 forecasts with EPS of $1.60 vs $1.49 expected and revenue of $7.82 billion vs $7.58 billion projected, driving a 0.76% pre-market stock increase
  • Retail electricity sales grew 3% with residential sales up 2.8%, demonstrating strong operational execution and strategic investments in new generation resources
  • CEO Chris Womack emphasized the company's growth strategy in the Southeast, highlighting vertically integrated markets and constructive regulatory environment
  • Southern Company maintains a positive outlook with long-term EPS growth target of 5-7% and FY2026 EPS forecast of $4.64, focusing on renewable energy opportunities
  • The company indicated potential asset sales as part of its portfolio optimization strategy while addressing regulatory changes and supply chain disruptions as key risks
Last Updated: 2025-10-30, 01:54 p/m
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P/E Ratio
25.1x22.7x12.6x
PEG Ratio
−14.361.360.02
Price/Book
3.0x2.2x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.7x3.5x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.9%3.5%10.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
13 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
23 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 100.24
(+2.83% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
TD Cowen
Buy112.00+14.90%108.00MaintainMar 06, 2026
Evercore ISI
Buy111.00+13.87%103.00UpgradeMar 05, 2026
KeyBanc
Hold---UpgradeMar 04, 2026
Jefferies
Hold102.00+4.64%99.00MaintainFeb 23, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell91.00-6.65%85.00MaintainFeb 20, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.92%
Dividend Yield
3.04%
Industry Median 3.22%
Annualized payout
2.96
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+2.97%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 19, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.55 / 0.57
Revenue / Forecast
6.98B / 6.40B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SO Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Southern (SO) Stock Price Today?

The Southern stock price today is 97.48 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Southern Trade On?

Southern is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Southern?

The stock symbol for Southern is "SO."

Does Southern Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Southern dividend yield is 3.04%.

What Is the Southern Market Cap?

As of today, Southern market cap is 109.12B USD.

What Is Southern's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Southern EPS (TTM) is 3.92.

When Is the Next Southern Earnings Date?

Southern will release its next earnings report on Apr 23, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Southern Stock Split?

Southern has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Southern Have?

Southern has 29651 employees.

What is the current trading status of Southern (SO)?

As of Mar 07, 2026, Southern (SO) is trading at a price of 97.48 USD, with a previous close of 97.20 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 96.04 USD to 97.93 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 83.09 USD to 100.84 USD.

What Is Southern (SO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Southern is 100.24 USD, with a high estimate of 112 USD and a low estimate of 81 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +2.83% Upside potential.

What Is the SO Premarket Price?

SO's last pre-market stock price is 97.70 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,660.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.50, or 0.51%.

What Is the SO After Hours Price?

SO's last after hours stock price is 96.46 USD, the stock has decreased by -1.02, or -1.05%.
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