The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 107.51B +6.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 31.20B +7.9% |
| Net Income | 4.99B +12.0% |
| EPS | 4.40 +9.4% |
| Shares Out | 1.16B |
| PE Ratio | 20.98 |
| Forward PE | 19.74 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.29%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Volume | 7,595,667 |
| Open | 91.81 |
| Previous Close | 93.34 |
| Day's Range | 91.09 - 92.56 |
| 52-Week Range | 81.69 - 99.58 |
| Beta | 0.29 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 96.10 (+4.07%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 5, 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 23 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $96.1, which is an increase of 4.07% from the latest price.
News
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.
The Southern Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 adjusted EPS was $1.94, with 9M EPS of $4.40 and implied FY 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.70. Strong load growth and 21 GW of signed large-load contracts support higher investment and potential 2027–28 guidance increases.
The Southern Company Quarterly report: Q3 2026
The Southern Company has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on November 5, 2026.
The Southern Company Slides: Q3 2026
The Southern Company has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 5, 2026.
The Southern Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
The Southern Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on November 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Southern Company sees Q4 EPS 30c, consensus 44c
07:36 EST Southern Company (SO) sees Q4 EPS 30c, consensus 44c
Southern Company reports Q3 adjusted EPS $1.94, consensus $1.71
Reports Q3 revenue $8.84B, consensus $8.41B. “The Southeast is growing at a pace that is both unprecedented and transformational, and we believe Southern Company (SO) is well positioned for today…
Southern Company reports third-quarter 2026 earnings
ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported third-quarter earnings of $2.0 billion, or $1.77 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $1.7 billion, or $1.55 per share, in...
Southern Company aligns leadership, operations to serve growth, develop talent and prepare for the future
Changes position company to execute significant infrastructure investment, advance technology and develop its workforce ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Chairman, President and ...
Mississippi Power Names Jamie Miller Senior Director of Economic, Workforce and Community Development
New leadership role aligns economic growth, workforce development and community investment to support Mississippi's future GULFPORT, Miss., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power today announ...
Southern Company initiated with a Buy at HSBC
HSBC initiated coverage of Southern Company (SO) with a Buy rating and $99.50 price target
Southern Company price target lowered to $84 from $85 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $84 from $85 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its…
Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 7, 2026, to shareholders of r...
Southern Company price target lowered to $95 from $96 at Jefferies
Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $95 from $96 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Polymarket has Georgia’s governor race at 51.5% to…
Southern Company price target lowered to $92 from $101 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $92 from $101 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares as part of a Q3 earnings preview.
Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month
Programs, rebates and practical tips can help customers manage energy use and costs heading into cooler months ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgians prepare their homes for cooler temper...
Southern Company price target lowered to $93 from $97 at Truist
Truist analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $93 from $97 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares as part of a broader…
Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), which opera...
Southern Company price target lowered to $94 from $101 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $94 from $101 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the utilities group…
Southern Company price target lowered to $74 from $79 at KeyBanc
KeyBanc lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $74 from $79 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. Utilities endured a brutal Q3, finishing the quarter…
Southern Company price target lowered to $92 from $100 at BofA
BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $92 from $100 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm expects Southern to report Q3 operating…
Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias
ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company teams are restoring power across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi following Hurricane Isaias, leveraging the scale of the company's system and e...
Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias impacts
Customers encouraged to prepare for potential weekend impacts ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power is monitoring the development of Hurricane Isaias and preparing personnel and resource...
Southern Linc public sector account manager Leslie Benton named to Alabama 9-1-1 Board
Benton brings more than 30 years of wireless experience and deep knowledge of Alabama's emergency communications community to the board. ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, a subsidia...