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The Southern Company (SO)
NYSE:SO
SO Stock Chart & Stats
$88.16
$1.46(1.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$88.16
$1.46(1.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$82.69 - $100.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)4.71M
Market Cap
$97.07B
Enterprise Value$167.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$73.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta-0.01
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.60
Shares Outstanding1,101,104,900
10 Day Avg. Volume5,418,901
30 Day Avg. Volume4,708,563
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.96
Price to Book (P/B)2.72
Price to Sales (P/S)3.38
P/FCF Ratio108.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.73
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.79
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.27Price Target Upside3.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)4.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$29.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceStrong regulated utility results produced an earnings beat that supports confidence in steady cash flow and underpins a premium valuation multiple.
Financing De-riskingManagement has largely de-risked capital funding by securing key equity requirements and issuing long-term debt, reducing financing uncertainty for major projects.
Large Load Contract PipelineA growing pipeline of large load contracts, totaling multiple gigawatts contracted through 2029, bolsters future revenue and potential rate base expansion if projects proceed.
Bears Say
Credit Profile And RatingsA negative ratings outlook and a concentrated portion of debt at the holding-company level may increase borrowing costs and limit financial flexibility for future investments.
Political And Regulatory UncertaintyPolitical and regulatory uncertainty in Georgia could slow data center-related load growth and weigh on investor confidence about the company’s expansion plans.
Regulatory Orders And Operational ComplianceRecent regulatory rulings combined with operational compliance issues have reduced earnings headroom for the gas business and raise uncertainty around capex recovery.
Southern Co News
SO FAQ
What was The Southern Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Southern Company lowest stock price was $82.69 and its highest was $100.83 in the past 12 months.
What is The Southern Company’s market cap?
The Southern Company’s market cap is $97.07B.
When is The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were The Southern Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Southern Company released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2025. The company reported $1.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.508 by $0.092.
Is The Southern Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Southern Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Southern Company pay dividends?
The Southern Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.74 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.4%. See more information on The Southern Company dividends here
What is The Southern Company’s EPS estimate?
The Southern Company’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does The Southern Company have?
The Southern Company has 1,101,104,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Southern Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Southern Company reported an EPS of $1.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.508. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.668%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Southern Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Southern Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$91.27 (3.53% Upside)
$91.27 (3.53% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 158.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Southern Company
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates through Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services segments. The company also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and gas pipeline investments operations. In addition, it owns and/or operates 30 hydroelectric generating stations, 24 fossil fuel generating stations, three nuclear generating stations, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration stations, 45 solar facilities, 15 wind facilities, one fuel cell facility, and four battery storage facility; and constructs, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 157 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers. Further, the company offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
SO Company Deck
SO Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with strong financial performance, significant growth in customer base and energy usage, and substantial economic development activities. However, challenges such as higher costs and a negative outlook from Moody's were noted. There is also caution regarding future nuclear expansion.View all SO earnings summariesSO Revenue Breakdown
66.57% Retail electric revenues
9.10% Wholesale electric revenues
3.35% Other electric revenues
16.67% Natural gas revenues
4.31% Other
SO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.27
▲(3.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
23.50% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
52.14% Public Companies and Individual Investors