The Southern Company (SO)

NYSE: SO · Real-Time Price · USD
92.09
-0.21 (-0.23%)
At close: Sep 2, 2025, 4:00 PM
91.56
-0.53 (-0.58%)
After-hours: Sep 2, 2025, 7:57 PM EDT
-0.23%
Market Cap101.30B
Revenue (ttm)28.36B
Net Income (ttm)4.28B
Shares Out 1.10B
EPS (ttm)3.87
PE Ratio23.79
Forward PE20.66
Dividend$2.96 (3.21%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 18, 2025
Volume3,467,239
Open92.24
Previous Close92.30
Day's Range91.63 - 92.82
52-Week Range80.46 - 96.44
Beta0.36
AnalystsHold
Price Target94.92 (+3.07%)
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 13 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $94.92, which is an increase of 3.07% from the latest price.

Price Target
$94.92
(3.07% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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Southern Company elects Regions Financial Corp. chairman, president & CEO John Turner to Board of Directors

ATLANTA , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of John M. Turner, Jr. as an independent director, effective Sept.

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Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

ATLANTA , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 8, 2025, to shareholders of...

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Georgia Public Service Commission approves plan to reliably, economically meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia

ATLANTA , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The final, approved plan will allow the company ...

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Utility Southern Co CFO Daniel Tucker to retire

Utility Southern Co said on Friday Chief Financial Officer Daniel Tucker plans to retire from the company and will transition to a senior advisory role until his retirement on October 1.

7 weeks ago - Reuters

Southern Company announces CFO transition

ATLANTA , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that Daniel S. Tucker , currently executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to retire.

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Dividend Increases: 7 Stocks With Rising Payouts

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Find Georgia's hidden gems for summer recreation at Georgia Power's lakes and campgrounds

Company highlights "SPLASH" guidelines and electrical tips for safer summer fun Campground reservation system makes booking sites easier ATLANTA , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer season i...

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Georgia PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power base rates through at least 2028

Storm costs, including Hurricane Helene, to be addressed in separate proceeding ATLANTA , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to keep Georgia...

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Southern Company Gas expands clean energy portfolio with new renewable natural gas agreements for its Virginia and Tennessee subsidiaries

Lifecycle emission reductions estimated to be 18,978 metric tons of CO ₂ e, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 19,036 acres of U.S. forests in one year ATLANTA , June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two...

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Southern Company second-quarter earnings to be released July 31

ATLANTA , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the second quarter of 2025 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

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