The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 104.39B +5.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +8.3% |
| Net Income | 4.36B -5.3% |
| EPS | 3.91 -6.1% |
| Shares Out | 1.13B |
| PE Ratio | 23.65 |
| Forward PE | 20.20 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.28%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,618,278 |
| Open | 92.14 |
| Previous Close | 91.62 |
| Day's Range | 91.96 - 93.57 |
| 52-Week Range | 83.80 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.34 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 101.34 (+9.44%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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 24 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $101.34, which is an increase of 9.44% from the latest price.
News
Southern Company files automatic mixed securities shelf
11:54 EDT Southern Company (SO) files automatic mixed securities shelf
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
The Southern Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026
The Southern Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.
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.
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.
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…
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
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
Southern Company price target lowered to $92 from $94 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $92 from $94 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm is updating…
Southern Company price target raised to $99 from $96 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $99 from $96 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Following conversations with the companies, the…
Southern Company initiated with a Hold at Truist
Truist initiated coverage of Southern Company (SO) with a Hold rating and $103 price target The firm launched coverage of 20 names in the power and utilities group. Vertically integrated…
Southern Company boosts quarterly dividend to 76c from 74c
Southern Company (SO) announced a quarterly dividend of 76c per share, payable June 8 to shareholders of record as of May 18. The company increased the dividend by 8c per…
Seaport downgrades Southern Company ahead of Georgia elections
Seaport Research downgraded Southern Company (SO) to Neutral from Buy without a price target The firm cites the regulatory uncertainty in Georgia and Alabama ahead of the upcoming elections of…
Southern Company downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Seaport Research
Seaport Research downgraded Southern Company (SO) to Neutral from Buy.
Southern Company price target raised to $114 from $107 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $114 from $107 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees an upside bias to estimates…