The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 102.59B -4.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +6.4% |
| Net Income | 4.66B +8.8% |
| EPS | 4.15 +7.3% |
| Shares Out | 1.15B |
| PE Ratio | 21.47 |
| Forward PE | 19.26 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.41%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Volume | 8,551,242 |
| Open | 91.00 |
| Previous Close | 89.38 |
| Day's Range | 89.02 - 91.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 81.69 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.30 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 96.29 (+7.97%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 5, 2026 |
About SO
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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 23 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $96.29, which is an increase of 7.97% from the latest price.
News
Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month
Programs, rebates and practical tips can help customers manage energy use and costs heading into cooler months ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgians prepare their homes for cooler temper...
Southern Company price target lowered to $93 from $97 at Truist
Truist analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $93 from $97 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares as part of a broader…
Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), which opera...
Southern Company price target lowered to $94 from $101 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $94 from $101 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the utilities group…
Southern Company price target lowered to $74 from $79 at KeyBanc
KeyBanc lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $74 from $79 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. Utilities endured a brutal Q3, finishing the quarter…
Southern Company price target lowered to $92 from $100 at BofA
BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $92 from $100 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm expects Southern to report Q3 operating…
Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias
ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company teams are restoring power across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi following Hurricane Isaias, leveraging the scale of the company's system and e...
Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias impacts
Customers encouraged to prepare for potential weekend impacts ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power is monitoring the development of Hurricane Isaias and preparing personnel and resource...
Southern Linc public sector account manager Leslie Benton named to Alabama 9-1-1 Board
Benton brings more than 30 years of wireless experience and deep knowledge of Alabama's emergency communications community to the board. ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, a subsidia...
Southern Company third-quarter 2026 earnings to be released November 5
ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m.
Southern Company price target lowered to $104 from $114 at Citi
Citi analyst Ryan Levine lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $104 from $114 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company continues to announce…
Southern Co Stock (SO) Rises as Google Backs Nuclear Upgrades at Georgia Power
Energy company Southern Co ($SO) stock was up 0.48% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company’s Georgia Power unit signed an agreement with Google ($GOOGL). The deal will support…
Southern Co unit signs deal with Google to add nuclear capacity
Southern Company's unit, Georgia Power, said on Monday it had signed an agreement with Google to support upgrades at two of its nuclear plants that could add about 96 megawatts of electricity capac...
Georgia Power agreement with Google to provide approximately $900 million in projected benefits for customers and advance nuclear energy in Georgia
New filings with the Georgia Public Service Commission outline how Google's subscription from proposed or planned nuclear uprates at Plants Hatch and Vogtle will benefit all customers ATLANTA, Sept. 2...
Georgia Power furthers partnership with statewide nonprofit to make Georgia State Parks more accessible and enjoyable
Company joins with Friends of Georgia State Parks for annual volunteer effort on September 26; New $10,000 donation to kickstart "Georgia in Color" initiative for color accessibility glasses ATLANTA, ...
Southern Company price target lowered to $85 from $89 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $85 from $89 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its price targets for…
Georgia Power's Robins Battery Storage achieves commercial operation helping to ensure reliable energy in Georgia
Newest solar connected battery facility in Macon-Bibb County adds 128 MW of storage to grid ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power leaders recently joined state and local officials and ...
Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program
CARES 2023 solar procurement is largest in company history; Successful multiyear program expands renewable energy portfolio for customers ATLANTA , Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has rec...
PowerSecure executes agreement with Keel Infrastructure
PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company (SO), entered into an agreement with Keel Infrastructure (KEEL) to provide a fully integrated backup resiliency solution for Keel Infrastructure’s data ce...
Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month
Company highlights important safety information and resources to help customers prepare for emergencies ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the peak of hurricane season approaches, Georgia Powe...
Georgia Power announces contract to serve OpenAI project approved
Southern Company (SO) subsidiary Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia…
Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029
Large-load growth continues to provide benefits to customers with expected savings for Georgia Power customers to increase to $180 per year for the typical residential customer; Agreement builds on c...
AI Data Center Demand Isn't Slowing: Southern CEO
As the AI boom is driving one of the biggest data center buildouts in history, Southern Company CEO Chris Womack discusses the utility's growing pipeline of data center projects, its 25-year agreement...
Jacob Sonenshine Sees MU Buy Opportunity, TER & SO as Hidden AI Plays
Barron's reporter Jacob Sonenshine discusses some names he's keeping a close eye on in the coming weeks and months. He lists Southern Companies (SO) as a utility firm "putting CapEx money to work" as ...
Southern Company price target lowered to $89 from $92 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $89 from $92 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.