The Southern Company (FRA:SOT)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
77.42
+0.20 (0.26%)
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026, 8:02 AM CET
Market Cap87.63B +0.2%
Revenue (ttm)26.17B +8.3%
Net Income3.78B -5.3%
EPS3.40 -6.1%
Shares Out n/a
PE Ratio23.16
Forward PE19.60
Dividend2.55 (3.30%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 18, 2026
Volumen/a
Open77.42
Previous Close77.22
Day's Range77.42 - 77.42
52-Week Range71.78 - 86.07
Betan/a
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About The Southern Company

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the compan... [Read more]

Industry Electric Services
Founded 1945
Employees 29,651
Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol SOT

Financial Performance

In 2025, The Southern Company's revenue was $29.55 billion, an increase of 10.59% compared to the previous year's $26.72 billion. Earnings were $4.34 billion, a decrease of -1.36%.

Financial numbers in USD Financial Statements

News

Georgia Power names Anthony Oni as vice president of Corporate Affairs

ATLANTA, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Anthony Oni has joined the company as vice president of Corporate Affairs. In this role, Oni will lead the company's overall co...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Nicor Gas' Community Impact Report highlights volunteerism and more than $6M in donations made to 336 Illinois nonprofits

Company exceeds corporate responsibility goals through record community giving NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas' 2025 Community Impact Report showcases the company's ongoing de...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company price target lowered to $100 from $103 at Truist

Truist analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $100 from $103 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares as part of a broader…

5 days ago - TheFly

Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customers

Rate decrease will be effective beginning next month; Total annual savings for all customers of approximately $285 million ATLANTA, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (...

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

ATLANTA, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Beth Lowry has been elected to the company's board of directors. Lowry currently serves as president and CEO of Holder Construc...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summer

Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June if approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures b...

12 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company price target lowered to $87 from $92 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $87 from $92 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its…

13 days ago - TheFly

Georgia Natural Gas® Reaches 1 Billion Pounds of Carbon Offsets Through Greener Life®

ATLANTA, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) announced today that its Greener Life® program, which helps customers protect the environment by offsetting emissions to make their nat...

14 days ago - PRNewsWire

The Southern Company Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting featured strong financial results, major infrastructure investments, and a 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. All board nominees and company proposals passed with high support, while stockholder proposals on governance, data center costs, and climate due diligence were rejected.

21 days ago - Transcripts

New stipulated agreement offers $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summer

Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June; Agreement subject to review and approval by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PR...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack Regarding the Passing of Ted Turner

ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack said: "Ted Turner was a visionary who called Atlanta home—an entrepreneur whose bold ideas helped transfo...

27 days ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power encourages customers to be storm ready this May

With storms expected this week, company provides tips and resources to stay connected and informed ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures heat up and summer storm season approaches, Geor...

27 days ago - PRNewsWire

The Southern Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing

The Southern Company filed a proxy statement on May 5, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 weeks ago - Filings

NYSE Content Update: Stocktwits Cashtag Awards Takes Place at NYSE Today

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYS...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company price target raised to $104 from $103 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $104 from $103 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Southern Company continues to show strong execution…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Southern Company price target raised to $105 from $104 at Mizuho

Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $105 from $104 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

The Southern Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 adjusted EPS exceeded estimates, driven by strong customer and data center growth, with over 11 GW of large load contracts signed and robust capital investment underway. Rate stability and a $26.5B DOE loan support long-term value and customer savings.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

The Southern Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026

The Southern Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

The Southern Company Slides: Q1 2026

The Southern Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

The Southern Company Earnings release: Q1 2026

The Southern Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Southern Company reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.32, consensus $1.21

Reports Q1 revenue $8.4B, consensus $8.11B. “Southern Company (SO) is delivering on our plans to serve growth in a way that is both beneficial and protective for existing customers,” said…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Southern Co beats first-quarter profit estimates as power demand soars

Southern Co beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by an ​increase in power demand.

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Southern Company sees FY26 adjusted EPS $4.50-$4.60, consensus $4.57

07:43 EDT Southern Company (SO) sees FY26 adjusted EPS $4.50-$4.60, consensus $4.57

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Southern Company sees Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus $1.02

07:44 EDT Southern Company (SO) sees Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus $1.02

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Southern Company reports first-quarter 2026 earnings

ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4 billion, or $1.21 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, ...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire