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The Southern Company (SO)
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Southern Co (SO) Ownership - Who Owns Southern Co?

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Southern Co (SO) Ownership Overview

0.09%23.15%2.66%24.86%49.24%
2.66% Other Institutional Investors
24.86% ETFs
49.24% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southern Co (SO) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 50.67% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.09% is owned by Insiders, and 49.24% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Southern Co (SO) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 25.81% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.09% is owned by Insiders, and 24.86% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Aug 04, 2026
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$9428
Jul 02, 2026
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$9577
Jun 01, 2026
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$9116
May 04, 2026
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$9657

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
98,249,806Institution8.54%9,288,536,659
74,393,294Institution6.47%7,033,142,015
62,610,414Institution5.44%5,919,188,540
58,868,730Institution5.12%5,565,449,734
23,491,078Institution2.04%2,220,846,514
19,298,541Institution1.68%1,824,484,066
13,000,000Institution1.13%1,229,020,000
12,855,718Institution1.12%1,215,379,580
11,840,271Institution1.03%1,119,379,220
10,888,442Institution0.95%1,029,393,307

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
74,393,294Institution6.47%7,033,142,015
23,491,078Institution2.04%2,220,846,514
19,298,541Institution1.68%1,824,484,066
13,000,000Institution1.13%1,229,020,000
10,888,442Institution0.95%1,029,393,307
9,215,791Institution0.80%871,260,881
8,459,789Institution0.74%799,788,452
8,094,737Institution0.70%765,276,436
7,735,000Institution0.67%731,266,900
6,739,477Institution0.59%637,150,156

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
35,824,380Institution3.11%3,428,751,410
29,293,229Institution2.55%2,803,654,948
18,742,183Institution1.63%1,771,885,981
15,209,987Institution1.32%1,413,616,192
13,918,464Institution1.21%1,315,851,587
13,190,443Institution1.15%1,175,796,089
10,728,799Institution0.93%1,026,853,352
7,717,457Institution0.67%738,637,809
4,503,201Institution0.39%431,001,368
3,627,621Institution0.32%342,955,289

FAQ

Who Owns The Southern Company (SO)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 2.66% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.09% is held by insiders, and 49.24% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of The Southern Company (SO) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 2.66% of The Southern Company (SO) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of The Southern Company (SO) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 49.24% of The Southern Company (SO) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of The Southern Company (SO)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of The Southern Company (SO).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.