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The Southern Company (SO)
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SO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$65.80 - $94.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)4.07M
Market Cap
$91.92B
Enterprise Value$167.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$42.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2
Beta0.23
Next Earnings
Feb 20, 2025EPS Estimate
0.52Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 18, 2024Dividend Yield3.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.29
Shares Outstanding1,095,684,200
10 Day Avg. Volume4,582,257
30 Day Avg. Volume4,074,111
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.21
Alpha0.00343
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.41
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.20
P/FCF Ratio17.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.40Price Target Upside8.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
Southern Co News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Southern Co Appoints New COO for 2025
PremiumCompany Announcements
The Southern Company Reports Strong Q3 2024 Earnings
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital InvestmentsThe company sees opportunities for significant capital investments that could enhance future growth.
Data Center DemandThe pipeline of data center requests has grown from 17GW to 24.3GW and commitments have grown from 3.6GW to 7.3GWs.
Earnings GrowthThe Southern Company expects its full-year earnings for 2024 to be higher than previous estimates.
Bears Say
Earnings PerformanceSO has realized $2.13 EPS YTD and initiated EPS guidance of $1.30 for 3Q24, which is 12% below consensus of $1.47.
Market ExpectationsAnalysts struggle to see the stock re-rating further.
ValuationThe stock trades at nearly a 25% premium to the utility average 2026 P/E.
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Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
21.87% Mutual Funds
0.59% Other Institutional Investors
55.73% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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SO FAQ
What was The Southern Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Southern Company lowest stock price was $65.80 and its highest was $94.45 in the past 12 months.
What is The Southern Company’s market cap?
The Southern Company’s market cap is $91.92B.
When is The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2025 which is in 33 days.
How were The Southern Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Southern Company released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2024. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.336 by $0.094.
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 $2.859 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.47%. See more information on The Southern Company dividends here
What is The Southern Company’s EPS estimate?
The Southern Company’s EPS estimate is 0.52.
How many shares outstanding does The Southern Company have?
The Southern Company has 1,095,684,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Southern Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Southern Company reported an EPS of $1.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.336. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.862%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Southern Company?
Among the largest hedge funds holding The Southern Company’s share is Fisher Asset Management LLC. It holds The Southern Company’s shares valued at 10M.
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Southern Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$91.40 (8.95% Upside)
$91.40 (8.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 84.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Southern Company
Founded in 1945, Georgia-based The Southern Co. is an American gas and electric utility holding company. It engages in the generation, transmission and sale of electricity. The company also constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy facilities 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.
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SO Company Deck
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SO Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted Southern Company's strong operational and financial performance, including earnings growth and customer expansion. However, the significant costs associated with Hurricane Helene's damage tempered the positive outlook, leading to a balanced view of challenges and achievements.Read More>---
SO Revenue Breakdown
72.70% Traditional Electric Operating Companies
18.62% Southern Company Gas
8.67% Southern Power
2.84% Other
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SO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.40
▲(8.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering SO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
22/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+13.80%
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