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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

0.10%23.62%0.36%25.26%50.66%
0.36% Other Institutional Investors
25.26% ETFs
50.66% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Southern Co (SO) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 49.24% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 50.66% 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 23.98% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 25.26% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Jul 02, 2026
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$9577
Jun 01, 2026
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$9116
May 04, 2026
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$9657
Mar 31, 2026
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$2416750

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
96,078,744Institution8.52%9,260,069,347
74,393,294Institution6.60%7,170,025,676
63,809,550Institution5.66%6,149,964,429
58,247,873Institution5.17%5,613,930,000
23,491,078Institution2.08%2,264,070,098
19,298,541Institution1.71%1,859,993,382
13,000,000Institution1.15%1,252,940,000
12,806,720Institution1.14%1,234,311,674
11,200,319Institution0.99%1,079,486,745
10,888,442Institution0.97%1,049,428,040

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
74,393,294Institution6.60%7,170,025,676
23,491,078Institution2.08%2,264,070,098
19,298,541Institution1.71%1,859,993,382
13,000,000Institution1.15%1,252,940,000
10,888,442Institution0.97%1,049,428,040
9,215,791Institution0.82%888,217,937
8,459,789Institution0.75%815,354,464
8,094,737Institution0.72%780,170,752
7,735,000Institution0.69%745,499,300
6,739,477Institution0.60%649,550,793

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
35,017,046Institution3.11%3,223,319,084
28,828,790Institution2.56%2,653,690,120
18,704,543Institution1.66%1,819,764,988
15,487,707Institution1.37%1,492,705,201
13,631,797Institution1.21%1,326,237,530
13,190,443Institution1.17%1,175,796,089
10,264,803Institution0.91%944,875,116
7,734,808Institution0.69%711,989,076
4,361,930Institution0.39%401,515,657
3,615,081Institution0.32%351,711,230

FAQ

Who Owns The Southern Company (SO)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.36% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.10% is held by insiders, and 50.66% 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 0.36% 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 50.66% 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.