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Southern Co ( (SO) ) has shared an announcement.
On July 10, 2025, Southern Company announced the appointment of David P. Poroch as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, 2025. This change follows the retirement announcement of Daniel S. Tucker, who will step down from his role on the same date and continue as a senior advisor until October 1, 2025. Tucker will then transition to a consulting role with Southern Company Services, Inc. from October 2025 to September 2027, earning $300,000 annually for his services.
The most recent analyst rating on (SO) stock is a Sell with a $83.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Southern Co stock, see the SO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SO is a Outperform.
Southern Co’s solid financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment are the most significant factors contributing to the score. Stable profitability and strong EPS growth highlight strengths, while high leverage and negative free cash flow are risks. Neutral technical indicators and moderate valuation reflect a balanced market perception, with future performance dependent on effective cost management amidst potential tariff impacts.
To see Spark’s full report on SO stock, click here.
More about Southern Co
Average Trading Volume: 5,035,613
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $101.1B
Find detailed analytics on SO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.