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The Southern Company (SO)
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SO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$67.53 - $94.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)5.43M
Market Cap
$98.56B
Enterprise Value$160.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$339.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$20.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.15
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
1.15Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 18, 2025Dividend Yield3.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.99
Shares Outstanding1,096,802,200
10 Day Avg. Volume6,304,786
30 Day Avg. Volume5,429,338
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.20
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.67
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)11.30
P/FCF Ratio11.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.63
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.19
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.75Price Target Upside3.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
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Southern Co News
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital InvestmentSouthern Company increased its capital investment plan to $63bn, indicating strong growth potential.
Demand GrowthStrong demand growth is driven by data center and large industrial needs, providing extended visibility for earnings growth.
Earnings ForecastThe Southern Company expects its full-year earnings for 2024 to be higher than previous estimates.
Bears Say
Operating CostsEarnings performance was offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses, higher depreciation and amortization expenses, and higher interest expenses.
ValuationShares currently trade at a ~15% P/E premium to the group, reflecting fair value and justifying a Neutral-rating.
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Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
21.74% Mutual Funds
11.20% Other Institutional Investors
44.19% 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 $67.53 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 $98.56B.
When is The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 17 days.
How were The Southern Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Southern Company released its earnings results on Feb 20, 2025. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.506 by -$0.006.
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 $2.88 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.2%. See more information on The Southern Company dividends here
What is The Southern Company’s EPS estimate?
The Southern Company’s EPS estimate is 1.15.
How many shares outstanding does The Southern Company have?
The Southern Company has 1,096,802,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Southern Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Southern Company reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.506. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.549%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Southern Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SO
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Southern Co Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$92.75 (3.22% Upside)
$92.75 (3.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 329.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $8.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.20%
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.
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SO Company Deck
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SO Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Southern Company reported a strong performance in 2024, with record-breaking earnings growth, significant capital investment plans, and a positive outlook on commercial and residential growth. Despite challenges from high interest rates and temporary sales losses due to a hurricane, the overall sentiment is positive due to the company's robust economic development and long-term growth projections.Read More>---
SO Revenue Breakdown
74.75% Traditional Electric Operating Companies
16.67% Southern Company Gas
7.54% Southern Power
3.15% Other
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SO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$92.75
▲(3.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering SO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
12/12 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+19.30%
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