The Southern Company (SO)

NYSE: SO · Real-Time Price · USD
94.95
+2.39 (2.58%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
94.60
-0.35 (-0.37%)
After-hours: Feb 13, 2026, 7:56 PM EST
Market Cap104.55B +12.4%
Revenue (ttm)28.91B +9.4%
Net Income4.46B -5.6%
EPS4.02 -6.3%
Shares Out 1.10B
PE Ratio23.60
Forward PE21.01
Dividend$2.96 (3.12%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 17, 2026
Volume9,113,885
Open92.44
Previous Close92.56
Day's Range92.37 - 94.98
52-Week Range83.09 - 100.84
Beta0.45
AnalystsHold
Price Target94.03 (-0.97%)
Earnings DateFeb 19, 2026

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 16 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $94.03, which is a decrease of -0.97% from the latest price.

Price Target
$94.03
(-0.97% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

[CORRECTION] NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants through the Southeast Aquatics Fund

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2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants through the Southeast Aquatics Fund

Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 6, 2026, to shareholders of reco...

16 days ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power restores power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern

Service restored to 214,000+ customers as crews converge on hardest hit areas such as Clayton and Cornelia; Company's generation fleet prepared to meet demand for electricity during severe cold this w...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company ranked No. 1 in industry on FORTUNE's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list

ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company has been named to FORTUNE's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2026, earning the No. 1 spot in the electric and gas utilities indust...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

6 High-Quality Mining Stocks to Guard Against a World in Chaos

We're only two weeks into 2026, and it already seems like precious metals like gold and silver will likely continue outperforming as geopolitical tensions rise – Iran, Russia, Venezuela, Greenland, yo...

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24 days ago - Benzinga

Final Trades: Toast, Southern Company, the IGV and the TBT

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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25 days ago - CNBC Television

Southern Company fourth-quarter 2025 earnings to be released February 19

ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia marks 50 years of clean, reliable nuclear energy

Plant Hatch entered commercial service in December 1975; Nuclear plants serve as bedrock of state's energy mix with an average capacity factor of 94% over the last decade ATLANTA, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNew...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Natural Gas® Donates $250,000 to the Heating Energy Assistance Team to Help Keep Georgians Safe and Warm this Winter

ATLANTA , Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) recently presented a $250,000 grant to the Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc. (HEAT) to support Atlanta and communities throughout ...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia PSC approves plan to deliver savings for electric customers, meet energy demands of a growing state

Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic i...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company Ranked as the No. 1 Employer in the US on 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers List

ATLANTA , Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company is proud to announce the company has earned the No. 1 ranking in the United States on this year's Military Times Best for Vets: Employers list.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Georgia Power receives turbine and generator for new Unit 9 at Plant Yates

Progress continues on new Units 8 and 9 as expansion moves forward to meet Georgia's growing energy demand ATLANTA , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress continues on new natural gas generation unit...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Recent Pullback Provides Opportunity In Southern Company

The Southern Company is rated a Buy after a 15% pullback, offering a stable, income-producing utility with multiple growth catalysts for 2026. SO projects 5–7% annual EPS growth, supported by 8% regul...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Southern Company: Solid Execution And Data-Center Tailwinds Unlock Upside

Southern Company (SO) is rated Buy with a $96 target, offering 12% upside and a 3.5% dividend yield. Q3 results exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand from data centers and regional economic g...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Top 3 Utilities Stocks That May Rocket Higher In Q4

The most oversold stocks in the utilities sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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2 months ago - Benzinga

Stipulated agreement reached to help keep electricity affordable and meet future energy demand in Georgia

Georgia PSC scheduled to vote on agreement this month to deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer ATLANTA , Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Good news...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

South Metro Atlanta communities to benefit from new transmission infrastructure projects including Ashley Park-Wansley line

Investments reflect Georgia Power's ongoing commitment to being here for customers and the state—serving the energy needs of a growing Georgia, while enhancing service and reliability for local commun...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Southern Company Foundation Awards $3M for HBCU Endowed Professorships

Grant recipients include Hampton University, Morehouse College, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University. Previous awardees include Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College. Gran...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Alabama Power Commits to Steady Rates Through 2027

Multi-year rate stability plan provides certainty for customers while company focuses on efficiencies and grid investments BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following today's Alabama Pub...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

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 ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

3 months ago - Reuters