The Southern Company (SO)

NYSE: SO · Real-Time Price · USD
91.89
+0.75 (0.82%)
At close: Nov 12, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
92.42
+0.53 (0.58%)
After-hours: Nov 12, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
0.82%
Market Cap101.18B
Revenue (ttm)28.91B
Net Income (ttm)4.46B
Shares Out 1.10B
EPS (ttm)4.02
PE Ratio22.84
Forward PE20.36
Dividend$2.96 (3.22%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 17, 2025
Volume5,587,900
Open91.17
Previous Close91.14
Day's Range90.88 - 92.02
52-Week Range80.46 - 100.84
Beta0.44
AnalystsHold
Price Target98.66 (+7.37%)
Earnings DateOct 30, 2025

About SO

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 ret... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1946
Employees 28,600
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol SO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, The Southern Company's revenue was $26.72 billion, an increase of 5.83% compared to the previous year's $25.25 billion. Earnings were $4.40 billion, an increase of 10.69%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $98.66, which is an increase of 7.37% from the latest price.

Price Target
$98.66
(7.37% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Georgia Power, Salvation Army celebrate 40th anniversary of Project SHARE

Program has helped over 425,000 Georgia families since 1985 ATLANTA , Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Georgia Power, in collaboration with the Salvation Army, proudly celebrates the 40th ann...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company announces pricing of equity units

ATLANTA , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced it has priced its offering of 35 million 2025 Series A Equity Units. Each 2025 Series A Equity Unit will be issued in...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company announces equity units offering

ATLANTA , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced it plans to sell 35 million equity units in a public offering. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of ...

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

The Southern Company (SO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Southern Company ( SO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 1:00 PM EDT Company Participants Greg MacLeod - Director of Investor Relations Christopher Womack - CEO, President & Chairman David P...

Other symbols: SOJC
13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Southern Co beats quarterly profit estimates as US power demand soars

U.S. utility Southern Co beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by surging demand for electricity from businesses.

13 days ago - Reuters

Southern Company reports third-quarter 2025 earnings

ATLANTA , Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported third-quarter earnings of $1.7 billion, or $1.55 per share, in 2025 compared with earnings of $1.5 billion, or $1.40 per share, ...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company Ranked as Top U.S. Energy Company in Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025 List

ATLANTA , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company is the highest-ranked U.S. energy company on Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2025 list. Southern Company is listed alongside a pr...

14 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

ATLANTA , Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 8, 2025, to shareholders of ...

23 days ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power begins construction of newest battery storage system near Macon

200 MW BESS to help deliver reliable capacity for customers and meet energy needs in the winter of 2027-2028 ATLANTA , Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has started c...

23 days ago - PRNewsWire

Nicor Gas leads the industry in energy innovation with unveiling of new Smart Neighborhood™ this Fall

Show Home to demonstrate a model for affordable, reliable and sustainable living AURORA, Ill. , Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announced today that its new Smart Neighborhood Show Home in Aur...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power grid emerges stronger following Hurricane Helene

Extensive damage required grid rebuilding in many areas hardest hit by historic storm; Investments continue to make grid stronger and more resilient Watch a video message from Georgia Power CEO Kim Gr...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Linc and Georgia State Agencies Celebrate Interoperability Project with Ceremony at the Capitol

Southern Linc's interworking solution expands radio communications by thousands of miles and enables Georgia's public safety and emergency management agencies to support evolving events using a single...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power highlights first contracts under new rules & regulations, continued economic growth and updated forecasts in latest filings with Georgia PSC

ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has filed nearly 2 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), marking a major milestone for the state'...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company third-quarter earnings to be released October 30

ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2025 by 7:30 a.m.

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Anniversary of Hurricane Helene reinforces importance of severe weather preparedness for Georgia Power and customers

One year ago: Georgia Power mobilized its largest restoration operation ever to  respond to the most destructive storm in the company's history; 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues with storms de...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power announces 2025 Energy Storage System Request for Proposals

ATLANTA , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has announced the open comment period for its 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Energy Storage System (ESS) resources.

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Telecom and Seimitsu form SouthernWaves, secure deal with South Downtown Atlanta project

ATLANTA , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Telecom, a subsidiary of Southern Company, and Seimitsu, a Savannah-based leader in broadband networking solutions, have announced SouthernWaves, a st...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Nvidia's $100B AI investment: Former Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning on U.S. power infrastructure

Thomas Fanning, former Southern Company CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Nvidia's $100 billion investment in OpenAI, energy requirement for the deal's data center buildout, whether the U.S. has the ...

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7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Southern Company: AI Growth, Solar, And Going Nuclear

Southern Company is boosting capital spending by as much as $15 billion to meet roughly 8 GW of additional load over the next six years. The utility is currently paying out a 3.26% dividend yield and ...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Georgia Power receives approval from Georgia PSC for five new solar facilities to supply CARES 2023 solar program

Commission certifies 1,068 MW of competitively sourced new solar power purchase agreements to benefit all customers; New utility-scale solar expands on company's commitment to reliability for customer...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power partners with Georgia Public Broadcasting and Georgia Historical Society to relaunch "Today In Georgia History" series

Educational series aims to engage and educate Georgians on the state's rich history; launching this month ATLANTA , Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has partnered with Georgia Historical So...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

PowerSecure celebrates 25 years of innovation and resilient energy solutions

DURHAM, N.C. , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure will mark its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of innovation in the energy sector and reaffirming its commitment to delivering r...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company: Another Unique Way To Gain Exposure To The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence

In 2Q25, SO's revenue grew by 7.89% y/y to $6.98 billion. However, profitability deteriorated with operating income and net income declining by 9.03% and 26.85% respectively. The ongoing artificial in...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Georgia Power continues hydro fleet modernization effort to serve a growing Georgia

National Hydropower Day on August 24 highlights importance of this  reliable, renewable energy source ATLANTA , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Sunday, August 24, is National Hydropower Day – an an...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power, Friends of Georgia State Parks to celebrate Your State Parks Day on September 27

Georgians invited to register online today for annual event hosted by Friends to help care for state parks on National Public Lands Day ATLANTA , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and Friend...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire