The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 103.50B -0.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +6.4% |
| Net Income | 4.66B +8.8% |
| EPS | 4.15 +7.3% |
| Shares Out | 1.15B |
| PE Ratio | 21.66 |
| Forward PE | 19.59 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.38%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Volume | 4,979,169 |
| Open | 90.00 |
| Previous Close | 90.10 |
| Day's Range | 89.71 - 90.54 |
| 52-Week Range | 83.80 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.33 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 100.29 (+11.47%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 30, 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 $100.29, which is an increase of 11.47% from the latest price.
News
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 ...
Georgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reached
Program milestone highlights company's ongoing commitment to education and community investment ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that its Learning Power program has...
Georgia Power Generation employees keep reliable energy flowing throughout the hottest days of summer
Company recognizing importance of power plant workers in August during Generation Appreciation Month ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- August often includes some of the hottest days of summer, whe...
Southern Power Foundation distributes grant to Haskell County, Texas, fire department
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced that the Southern Power Foundation recently distribut...
Southern Company announces upsize and pricing of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.65 billion in aggregate principal amount of Series 2026B 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029
ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced the pricing of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due Dece...
Southern Company announces offerings of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029
ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced offerings of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due December 15, 2027 (the "20...
Georgia Power, Department of Energy and elected officials celebrate the future of energy production at Plant Bowen
Northwest Georgia power plant has served customers since 1971; Investments in efficiency and technology include advanced air emissions controls and beneficial reuse of coal ash; Company building new n...
The Southern Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 adjusted EPS rose to $1.13, up $0.21 year-over-year, driven by strong load growth, especially from data centers and industrial customers. Over 17 GW of large load contracts are secured, with full-year EPS expected at the top of guidance.
The Southern Company Quarterly report: Q2 2026
The Southern Company has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.
The Southern Company Slides: Q2 2026
The Southern Company has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.
The Southern Company Earnings release: Q2 2026
The Southern Company released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Southern Company reports second-quarter 2026 earnings
ATLANTA, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.03 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $0.9 billion, or $0.80 per share, ...
Georgia Power cuts ribbon on new Moody battery energy storage facility paired with solar
Newest Lowndes County facility adds 49.5 MW of flexible energy storage to grid ATLANTA, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power leaders joined state and local elected officials, as well as communi...
Southern Company Joins President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, Reinforcing Customer-First Approach to Powering Growth
Commitment reflects Southern Company's approach to growth through clear cost responsibility, enhanced grid reliability and broad-based economic and community benefits ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswir...
Southern Co unit signs 25-year power deal with OpenAI
Southern Company's subsidiary said on Wednesday it has signed a 25-year power supply agreement with OpenAI for a new project in Effingham County, Georgia.
Georgia Power to serve OpenAI project in Effingham County
OpenAI commits to supporting the power grid with up to 1,000 MW of flexible demand response; Lowering power use at scale will help ensure reliable electric service for all customers when demand is hig...
Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
ATLANTA, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 8, 2026, to shareholders of ...
Georgia Power reaffirms longstanding commitment to make growth work for customers with Customer Protection Pledge
Pledge highlights key elements of company's industry-leading strategy that have enabled its earlier base rate freeze and will provide future savings for customers ATLANTA, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -...
Georgia Power continues to offer options to connect customers to solar
New Customer Identified Resource programs expand how commercial and industrial customers can support their sustainability efforts; Company has procured more than 2,200 megawatts of new solar in last t...
Southern Company second-quarter 2026 earnings to be released July 30
ATLANTA, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the second quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Georgia's Plant Hatch receives 20-year license renewal from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Unit 1 authorized to operate through 2054 and Unit 2 through 2058 ATLANTA, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved th...
Georgia Power encourages customers to prepare for hurricane season
Grid improvements help reduce outages and speed recovery during severe weather ATLANTA, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlantic hurricane season is here and runs through Nov. 30. Georgia Power is en...
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...