The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 104.05B +3.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +8.3% |
| Net Income | 4.36B -5.3% |
| EPS | 3.91 -6.1% |
| Shares Out | 1.13B |
| PE Ratio | 23.89 |
| Forward PE | 20.42 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.30%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,485,057 |
| Open | 93.51 |
| Previous Close | 93.51 |
| Day's Range | 91.96 - 93.51 |
| 52-Week Range | 83.09 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.36 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 100.10 (+8.45%) |
| 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 17 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $100.1, which is an increase of 8.45% from the latest price.
News
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...
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. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source
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.
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 Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See ...
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 Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See today’s
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
Southern Company downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Seaport Research
Seaport Research downgraded Southern Company (SO) to Neutral from Buy. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stock...
PowerSecure to deliver advanced energy storage and solar for PRECorp, strengthening rural grid resiliency
DURHAM, N.C., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company and a leading provider of resilient, innovative energy solutions, is collaborating with Powder River Energy C...
Georgia Natural Gas® celebrates Earth Day and invites Atlanta to free electronics recycling event at Lenox Square
The company marks 16 years of Earth Day leadership and nearly 1 billion ‑ pounds of carbon offset through Greener Life® ATLANTA, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During Earth Week, Georgia residents and...
U.S. Soccer Federation and Georgia Power partner to expand access and opportunity through the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
New adaptive Power Soccer and Futsal Court underscores commitment to accessibility and inclusion ATLANTA, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Soccer and Georgia Power today announced that Georgia Powe...
Southern Company price target raised to $114 from $107 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $114 from $107 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees an upside bias to estimates
This Utility Could Be the Next Dividend Aristocrat. It May Return 10% This Year.
Southern Co. is nearing eligibility for the Dividend Aristocrats index, and steady earnings growth plus a 3% yield could drive solid returns.
Southern Company price target raised to $99 from $88 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $99 from $88 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares as part of a Q1 earnings preview.