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An update from Southern Co ( (SO) ) is now available.
On May 21, 2025, Southern Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where several key decisions were made. The election of the Board of Directors was confirmed, with all nominees receiving a majority of votes. Additionally, the stockholders approved the compensation for named executive officers and the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2025. An amendment to the company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation was also approved, reducing the supermajority vote requirement to a majority vote. However, several stockholder proposals, including those concerning a simple majority vote, fossil fuel reliance, a net zero audit, and workforce civil liberties, were not approved.
The most recent analyst rating on (SO) stock is a Buy with a $96.00 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 Neutral.
Southern Co’s overall stock score reflects strong financial performance and a positive earnings outlook, with challenges in cash flow management and technical resistance. The company’s stable valuation and attractive dividend yield support the score, while high leverage and potential cost increases due to tariffs are key risks.
To see Spark’s full report on SO stock, click here.
More about Southern Co
Average Trading Volume: 5,044,776
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $98.52B
For an in-depth examination of SO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.