The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 109.63B +4.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +8.3% |
| Net Income | 4.36B -5.3% |
| EPS | 3.91 -6.1% |
| Shares Out | 1.13B |
| PE Ratio | 24.84 |
| Forward PE | 21.17 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.13%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Volume | 4,839,491 |
| Open | 97.01 |
| Previous Close | 96.60 |
| Day's Range | 96.63 - 97.95 |
| 52-Week Range | 83.80 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.33 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 100.63 (+3.48%) |
| 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 24 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $100.63, which is an increase of 3.48% from the latest price.
News
Southern Company price target raised to $100 from $99 at BofA
BofA analyst Paul Cole raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $100 from $99 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares ahead of the company’s Q2…
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 Company downgraded to Underweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
KeyBanc analyst Sophie Karp downgraded Southern Company (SO) to Underweight from Sector Weight with a $79 price target The firm cites the stock’s premium valuation and Southern ‘s elections overhang…
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 price target raised to $92 from $89 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $92 from $89 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its price targets for…
Southern Company price target lowered to $102 from $105 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $102 from $105 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a…
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 ...
Southern Company price target raised to $104 from $101 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $104 from $101 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the utilities group…
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.
Southern Company price target raised to $89 from $87 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $89 from $87 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its…
Southern Company price target lowered to $98 from $99 at Barclays
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $98 from $99 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm says its…
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...
Southern Company files automatic mixed securities shelf
11:54 EDT Southern Company (SO) files automatic mixed securities shelf
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...
Nicor Gas' Community Impact Report highlights volunteerism and more than $6M in donations made to 336 Illinois nonprofits
Company exceeds corporate responsibility goals through record community giving NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas' 2025 Community Impact Report showcases the company's ongoing de...
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…
Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customers
Rate decrease will be effective beginning next month; Total annual savings for all customers of approximately $285 million ATLANTA, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (...
Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of Directors
ATLANTA, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Beth Lowry has been elected to the company's board of directors. Lowry currently serves as president and CEO of Holder Construc...
Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summer
Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June if approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures b...