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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
SO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$80.46 - $96.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)5.29M
Market Cap
$103.48B
Enterprise Value$174.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.26B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$70.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.3
Beta0.06
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2025EPS Estimate
1.52Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2025Dividend Yield3.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.92
Shares Outstanding1,100,047,400
10 Day Avg. Volume5,249,049
30 Day Avg. Volume5,289,079
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 Cap1.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$99.38Price Target Upside7.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceSO's strong Q1 performance was driven by regulated investments and favorable weather, showcasing robust financial health.
Rate Base GrowthSO's imminent RFP wins unlock superior rate base growth compared to peers, positioning the company favorably in the utilities sector.
Regulatory ClarityThe convergence of regulatory clarity and RFP-driven capital expenditure upside uniquely positions SO among utilities, enhancing growth prospects.
Bears Say
Financial RiskEarnings below the lower limit of 9.5% ROE would have no recovery, indicating potential financial risk if performance targets are not met.
Higher ExpensesEarnings performance was offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses, higher depreciation and amortization expenses, and higher interest expenses.
Regulatory RiskIf the Georgia Power settlement agreement is not approved, there could be financial uncertainty as the company must file its next base rate case by July 1.
Southern Co News
SO FAQ
What was Southern Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Co lowest stock price was $80.46 and its highest was $96.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Co’s market cap?
Southern Co’s market cap is $103.48B.
When is Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2025 which is in 72 days.
How were Southern Co’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Co released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.875 by $0.045.
Is Southern Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southern Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Southern Co pay dividends?
Southern Co pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.74 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.1%. See more information on Southern Co dividends here
What is Southern Co’s EPS estimate?
Southern Co’s EPS estimate is 1.52.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Co have?
Southern Co has 1,100,047,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Co reported an EPS of $0.92 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.875. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.435%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SO
Southern Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$99.38 (7.03% Upside)
$99.38 (7.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 43.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Co
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
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong overall performance with significant growth in adjusted earnings and retail electricity sales, as well as robust economic development and expansion of the capital plan. However, there were some negative aspects such as decreased year-over-year earnings and increased operating costs. Despite these challenges, the outlook remains positive with strong load growth projections.View all SO earnings summariesSO Revenue Breakdown
74.75% Traditional Electric Operating Companies
16.67% Southern Company Gas
7.54% Southern Power
3.15% Other
SO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$99.38
▲(7.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
21.54% Mutual Funds
11.70% Other Institutional Investors
43.49% Public Companies and Individual Investors