The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 105.54B +5.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +8.3% |
| Net Income | 4.36B -5.3% |
| EPS | 3.91 -6.1% |
| Shares Out | 1.13B |
| PE Ratio | 24.05 |
| Forward PE | 20.57 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.25%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,266,683 |
| Open | 94.51 |
| Previous Close | 94.14 |
| Day's Range | 93.53 - 94.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 83.80 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.36 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 101.76 (+8.7%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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 $101.76, which is an increase of 8.70% from the latest price.
News
Georgia Natural Gas® Reaches 1 Billion Pounds of Carbon Offsets Through Greener Life®
ATLANTA, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) announced today that its Greener Life® program, which helps customers protect the environment by offsetting emissions to make their nat...
The Southern Company Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting featured strong financial results, major infrastructure investments, and a 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. All board nominees and company proposals passed with high support, while stockholder proposals on governance, data center costs, and climate due diligence were rejected.
New stipulated agreement offers $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summer
Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June; Agreement subject to review and approval by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PR...
Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack Regarding the Passing of Ted Turner
ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack said: "Ted Turner was a visionary who called Atlanta home—an entrepreneur whose bold ideas helped transfo...
Georgia Power encourages customers to be storm ready this May
With storms expected this week, company provides tips and resources to stay connected and informed ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures heat up and summer storm season approaches, Geor...
The Southern Company Proxy statement: Proxy filing
The Southern Company filed a proxy statement on May 5, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
NYSE Content Update: Stocktwits Cashtag Awards Takes Place at NYSE Today
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYS...
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. Southern Company continues to show strong execution…
Southern Company price target raised to $105 from $104 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $105 from $104 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
The Southern Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 adjusted EPS exceeded estimates, driven by strong customer and data center growth, with over 11 GW of large load contracts signed and robust capital investment underway. Rate stability and a $26.5B DOE loan support long-term value and customer savings.
The Southern Company Quarterly report: Q1 2026
The Southern Company has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.
The Southern Company Slides: Q1 2026
The Southern Company has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.
The Southern Company Earnings release: Q1 2026
The Southern Company released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Southern Company reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.32, consensus $1.21
Reports Q1 revenue $8.4B, consensus $8.11B. “Southern Company (SO) is delivering on our plans to serve growth in a way that is both beneficial and protective for existing customers,” said…
Southern Co beats first-quarter profit estimates as power demand soars
Southern Co beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by an increase in power demand.
Southern Company sees FY26 adjusted EPS $4.50-$4.60, consensus $4.57
07:43 EDT Southern Company (SO) sees FY26 adjusted EPS $4.50-$4.60, consensus $4.57
Southern Company sees Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus $1.02
07:44 EDT Southern Company (SO) sees Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus $1.02
Southern Company reports first-quarter 2026 earnings
ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4 billion, or $1.21 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, ...
Georgia Power continues to plan for additional generation to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia
Latest filing with Georgia PSC requests 2,000 to 6,000 MW of new resources through competitive RFP by the end of 2033; Certification of an additional 385 MW of new solar resources under CARES 2023 pro...
Southern Company price target lowered to $92 from $94 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $92 from $94 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm is updating…
Southern Company price target raised to $99 from $96 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $99 from $96 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Following conversations with the companies, the…
Southern Company initiated with a Hold at Truist
Truist initiated coverage of Southern Company (SO) with a Hold rating and $103 price target The firm launched coverage of 20 names in the power and utilities group. Vertically integrated…
Southern Company boosts quarterly dividend to 76c from 74c
Southern Company (SO) announced a quarterly dividend of 76c per share, payable June 8 to shareholders of record as of May 18. The company increased the dividend by 8c per…
Southern Company increases dividend for 25th consecutive year
The company is increasing its dividend by 8 cents per share on an annualized basis to a rate of $3.04 per share. ATLANTA, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quar...
Seaport downgrades Southern Company ahead of Georgia elections
Seaport Research downgraded Southern Company (SO) to Neutral from Buy without a price target The firm cites the regulatory uncertainty in Georgia and Alabama ahead of the upcoming elections of…