The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 101.18B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 28.91B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 4.46B |
| Shares Out | 1.10B |
| EPS (ttm) | 4.02 |
| PE Ratio | 22.84 |
| Forward PE | 20.36 |
| Dividend | $2.96 (3.22%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Volume | 5,587,900 |
| Open | 91.17 |
| Previous Close | 91.14 |
| Day's Range | 90.88 - 92.02 |
| 52-Week Range | 80.46 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 98.66 (+7.37%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst 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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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, ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...