The Southern Company (SO)

NYSE: SO · Real-Time Price · USD
96.42
+0.93 (0.97%)
At close: Oct 7, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
96.49
+0.07 (0.07%)
After-hours: Oct 7, 2025, 7:04 PM EDT
0.97%
Market Cap106.07B
Revenue (ttm)28.36B
Net Income (ttm)4.28B
Shares Out 1.10B
EPS (ttm)3.87
PE Ratio24.91
Forward PE21.67
Dividend$2.96 (3.07%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 18, 2025
Volume5,848,727
Open95.49
Previous Close95.49
Day's Range95.30 - 96.77
52-Week Range80.46 - 96.77
Beta0.41
AnalystsHold
Price Target95.64 (-0.81%)
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 14 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $95.64, which is a decrease of -0.81% from the latest price.

Price Target
$95.64
(-0.81% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

1 day 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 days 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'...

7 days 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.

7 days 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...

11 days 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.

14 days 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...

14 days 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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14 days 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 ...

26 days 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...

4 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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...

6 weeks 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...

6 weeks 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...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

First new natural gas turbine delivered to Georgia Power's Plant Yates

Company's first new natural gas project in more than a decade will help meet growing energy demand; New Advanced Class Heavy Duty Mitsubishi Power turbines assembled in Savannah and delivered via rail...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Valerie Montgomery Rice named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

ATLANTA , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has elected Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, to the company's board of directors. Montgomery Rice currently serves as th...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Mississippi Power President Pedro Cherry elected chairman and CEO during company's centennial year

GULFPORT, Miss. , Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power announced today that Pedro Cherry has been elected chairman and CEO by the company's board of directors.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

The Southern Company (SO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Christopher C. Womack - CEO, President & Chairman Daniel Tucker - Corporate Participant D...

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Adam Emrich named Vice President of Customer Solutions and Sales at Southern Linc

Emrich will lead customer and sales organizations at Southern Company's wireless telecommunications subsidiary ATLANTA , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc announced today that Adam Emrich ha...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power requests certification of approximately 9,900 MW of new resources from the Georgia Public Service Commission

Expansion of diverse energy mix designed to reliably, economically meet energy needs of a growing Georgia; Projects follow 2022/2025 Integrated Resource Plans and include natural gas turbines, battery...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company reports second-quarter 2025 earnings

ATLANTA , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $0.9 billion, or $0.80 per share, in 2025 compared with earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.10 per share,...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power names Tyler Cook senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer

Aaron Abramovitz will be Southern Company senior vice president of finance and treasurer ATLANTA , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Tyler Cook as senior vic...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company announces Accounting, Finance, and Treasury leadership moves

ATLANTA , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced two key leadership moves in its Accounting, Finance, and Treasury organization. Matt Kim, senior vice president of finance and ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company names Hans Brown Executive Vice President & Chief Information Technology Officer

ATLANTA , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company announced today that Hans Brown has been named executive vice president & Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective July 31. Brown...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire