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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
SO Stock Chart & Stats
$91.44
$1.46(1.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$91.44
$1.46(1.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$80.46 - $100.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)5.99M
Market Cap
$100.09B
Enterprise Value$178.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$73.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta-0.07
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2025Dividend Yield2.99%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.60
Shares Outstanding1,101,104,900
10 Day Avg. Volume7,744,535
30 Day Avg. Volume5,993,460
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 Cap1.79
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$101.64Price Target Upside11.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)4.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contract GrowthSO signed over 2GW of new large load contracts with approximately 7GW contracted through 2029, indicating significant growth potential.
Financial StrategySO's financing strategy has been largely de-risked with the issuance of $4B of long-term debt and securing $7B+ of equity needs through 2029.
Regulatory And Economic DevelopmentThe favorable regulatory environment and strategic economic development program are viewed as advantages for Southern Company.
Bears Say
Debt ConcernsMoody's moved the outlook to negative for The Southern Company, highlighting that 30% of its debt sits at the holding company level.
Growth ComparisonThe company's growth trails that of high-growing southeastern peers, with a current EPS CAGR in line with the broader industry.
Operating ExpensesHigher operating expenses, including O&M, D&A, and interest expenses, are expected to offset some of the gains from higher rates and usage.
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 $100.83 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Co’s market cap?
Southern Co’s market cap is $100.09B.
When is Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Southern Co’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Co 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 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 2.99%. See more information on Southern Co dividends here
What is Southern Co’s EPS estimate?
Southern Co’s EPS estimate is 0.59.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Co have?
Southern Co has 1,101,104,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Co 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 Southern Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SO
Southern Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$101.64 (11.15% Upside)
$101.64 (11.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 43.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $808.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Co
Southern Company (SO) is a leading energy company based in the United States, primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company operates through several subsidiaries and is involved in various sectors, including electric utilities, natural gas distribution, and renewable energy. Southern Company serves millions of customers across the Southeastern U.S. and is recognized for its commitment to clean energy solutions and sustainable practices.
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
16.67% Natural gas revenues
9.10% Wholesale electric revenues
3.35% Other electric revenues
4.31% Other
SO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$101.64
▲(11.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
22.79% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
53.73% Public Companies and Individual Investors