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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
SO Stock Chart & Stats
$89.31
$1.46(1.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$89.31
$1.46(1.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$82.78 - $100.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)4.52M
Market Cap
$98.34B
Enterprise Value$168.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$73.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
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. Volume5,638,725
30 Day Avg. Volume4,519,297
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 Cap1.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$88.00Price Target Upside-1.47% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financing De-risking And LiquidityManagement has largely de-risked the financing plan by issuing long-term debt and pre-sourcing most equity needs through 2029, reducing funding uncertainty for major projects.
Large-load Contract PipelineSigning of multiple large-load contracts, with gigawatts contracted through 2029, signals material demand growth that could increase the company's earnings base.
Regulatory Approvals And Capital SpendingApproval of Georgia Power's all-source and supplemental RFP unlocks incremental capital spending that can expand the utility's long-term earnings power.
Bears Say
Credit Rating Pressure From Holding-company DebtA negative outlook from a major rating agency highlights a high proportion of holding-company debt, which could raise borrowing costs and limit financial flexibility.
Political And Regulatory Uncertainty In GeorgiaUncertainty in Georgia's political and regulatory environment could slow the pace of data center approvals and complicate future rate recovery expectations.
Regulatory Decisions And Earnings HeadroomRecent regulatory orders and cost-of-capital compression reduce earnings headroom and may trim the company's previously projected earnings-per-share growth.
Southern Co News
SO FAQ
What was Southern Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Co lowest stock price was $82.78 and its highest was $100.83 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Co’s market cap?
Southern Co’s market cap is $98.34B.
When is Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 18 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 Overvalued.
Does Southern Co pay dividends?
Southern Co pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.74 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.4%. See more information on Southern Co dividends here
What is Southern Co’s EPS estimate?
Southern Co’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
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
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:
$88.00 (-1.47% Downside)
$88.00 (-1.47% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 88%
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 ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.45%
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
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
$88.00
▼(-1.47% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
23.50% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
52.14% Public Companies and Individual Investors