Southern Company (SO)

Currency in USD
94.07
-0.12(-0.13%)
Closed·
93.81-0.26(-0.28%)
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Has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years
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Fair Value
Day's Range
93.6394.76
52 wk Range
80.4696.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
94.19
Open
94.33
Day's Range
93.63-94.76
52 wk Range
80.46-96.44
Volume
5.7M
Average Volume (3m)
5.49M
1-Year Change
7.68%
Book Value / Share
30.95
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
96.09
Upside
+2.15%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Stock generally trades with low price volatility

Southern Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Southern Company Company Profile

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; operates, constructs, and maintains approximately 78,500 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities; and provides gas marketing services, as well as electric services to retail customers. It also offers distributed energy and resilience solutions, and digital wireless communications and fiber optics services, as well as deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, utility customers. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
28457

Southern Company SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Advantage
Southern Company benefits from a favorable regulatory environment, supporting above-average returns on equity and long-term strategic planning.
Data Center Boom
Explore how Southern Company is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for data centers in the Southeast, driving significant load growth.
Valuation Concerns
Southern Company's stock trades at a 21-25% premium to peers, raising questions about future performance. Analyst price targets range from $71 to $104.
Growth Trajectory
Delve into Southern Company's ambitious growth plans, including 8.2 GWs of load growth through 2030/2031 and strategic investments in infrastructure.
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Southern Company Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Q2 2025 revenue of $6.97B exceeded expectations, while EPS of $0.92 slightly missed forecasts; stock fell 1.5% pre-market
  • Retail electricity sales grew 3%, with residential up 2.8% and data center usage surging 13% year-over-year
  • Capital plan increased from $63B to $76B, indicating significant future growth investments in generation resources
  • Company targets 17% FFO to debt by end of forecast horizon; maintains 23-year streak of consecutive dividend increases
  • CEO emphasizes strategic position in vertically integrated markets; incoming CFO highlights accelerating growth prospects
Last Updated: 31/07/2025, 21:14
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.2x20.0x11.8x
PEG Ratio
−3.171.900.02
Price/Book
3.0x2.0x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.6x3.0x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.2%7.7%12.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
8 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 96.09
(+2.15% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.90%
Dividend Yield
3.15%
Industry Median 3.62%
Annualised payout
2.96
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.01%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 31, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.92 / 0.93
Revenue / Forecast
6.97B / 6.64B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SO Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Southern Trade On?

Southern is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Southern?

The stock symbol for Southern is "SO."

What Is the Southern Market Cap?

As of today, Southern market cap is 103.48B.

What Is Southern's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Southern EPS (TTM) is 3.90.

When Is the Next Southern Earnings Date?

Southern will release its next earnings report on 29 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Southern Stock Split?

Southern has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Southern Have?

Southern has 28457 employees.

What is the current trading status of Southern (SO)?

As of 17 Aug 2025, Southern (SO) is trading at a price of 94.07, with a previous close of 94.19. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 93.63 to 94.76, while its 52-week range spans from 80.46 to 96.44.

What Is Southern (SO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Southern is USD96.08824, with a high estimate of USD108 and a low estimate of USD73. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +2.15% Upside potential.
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