The Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 96.31B -7.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.18B +6.4% |
| Net Income | 4.66B +8.8% |
| EPS | 4.15 +7.3% |
| Shares Out | 1.15B |
| PE Ratio | 20.16 |
| Forward PE | 17.93 |
| Dividend | $3.04 (3.63%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Volume | 7,802,671 |
| Open | 83.72 |
| Previous Close | 83.47 |
| Day's Range | 83.59 - 84.31 |
| 52-Week Range | 81.69 - 100.84 |
| Beta | 0.30 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 98.66 (+17.85%) |
| 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 $98.66, which is an increase of 17.85% from the latest price.
News
Southern Company third-quarter 2026 earnings to be released November 5
ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m.
Southern Company price target lowered to $104 from $114 at Citi
Citi analyst Ryan Levine lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $104 from $114 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company continues to announce…
Southern Co Stock (SO) Rises as Google Backs Nuclear Upgrades at Georgia Power
Energy company Southern Co ($SO) stock was up 0.48% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company’s Georgia Power unit signed an agreement with Google ($GOOGL). The deal will support…
Southern Co unit signs deal with Google to add nuclear capacity
Southern Company's unit, Georgia Power, said on Monday it had signed an agreement with Google to support upgrades at two of its nuclear plants that could add about 96 megawatts of electricity capac...
Georgia Power agreement with Google to provide approximately $900 million in projected benefits for customers and advance nuclear energy in Georgia
New filings with the Georgia Public Service Commission outline how Google's subscription from proposed or planned nuclear uprates at Plants Hatch and Vogtle will benefit all customers ATLANTA, Sept. 2...
Georgia Power furthers partnership with statewide nonprofit to make Georgia State Parks more accessible and enjoyable
Company joins with Friends of Georgia State Parks for annual volunteer effort on September 26; New $10,000 donation to kickstart "Georgia in Color" initiative for color accessibility glasses ATLANTA, ...
Southern Company price target lowered to $85 from $89 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $85 from $89 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its price targets for…
Georgia Power's Robins Battery Storage achieves commercial operation helping to ensure reliable energy in Georgia
Newest solar connected battery facility in Macon-Bibb County adds 128 MW of storage to grid ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power leaders recently joined state and local officials and ...
Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program
CARES 2023 solar procurement is largest in company history; Successful multiyear program expands renewable energy portfolio for customers ATLANTA , Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has rec...
PowerSecure executes agreement with Keel Infrastructure
PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company (SO), entered into an agreement with Keel Infrastructure (KEEL) to provide a fully integrated backup resiliency solution for Keel Infrastructure’s data ce...
Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month
Company highlights important safety information and resources to help customers prepare for emergencies ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the peak of hurricane season approaches, Georgia Powe...
Georgia Power announces contract to serve OpenAI project approved
Southern Company (SO) subsidiary Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia…
Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029
Large-load growth continues to provide benefits to customers with expected savings for Georgia Power customers to increase to $180 per year for the typical residential customer; Agreement builds on c...
AI Data Center Demand Isn't Slowing: Southern CEO
As the AI boom is driving one of the biggest data center buildouts in history, Southern Company CEO Chris Womack discusses the utility's growing pipeline of data center projects, its 25-year agreement...
Jacob Sonenshine Sees MU Buy Opportunity, TER & SO as Hidden AI Plays
Barron's reporter Jacob Sonenshine discusses some names he's keeping a close eye on in the coming weeks and months. He lists Southern Companies (SO) as a utility firm "putting CapEx money to work" as ...
Southern Company price target lowered to $89 from $92 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $89 from $92 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.
Georgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reached
Program milestone highlights company's ongoing commitment to education and community investment ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that its Learning Power program has...
Southern Company price target lowered to $97 from $100 at Truist
Truist lowered the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $97 from $100 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares as part of a broader research note on…
Georgia Power Generation employees keep reliable energy flowing throughout the hottest days of summer
Company recognizing importance of power plant workers in August during Generation Appreciation Month ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- August often includes some of the hottest days of summer, whe...
Southern Power Foundation distributes grant to Haskell County, Texas, fire department
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced that the Southern Power Foundation recently distribut...
Southern Company announces upsize and pricing of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.65 billion in aggregate principal amount of Series 2026B 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029
ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced the pricing of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due Dece...
Southern Company offers $2.15B of convertible senior notes
Southern Company (SO) announced offerings of $650M in aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.5B in aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior...
Southern Company announces offerings of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029
ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced offerings of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due December 15, 2027 (the "20...
Georgia Power, Department of Energy and elected officials celebrate the future of energy production at Plant Bowen
Northwest Georgia power plant has served customers since 1971; Investments in efficiency and technology include advanced air emissions controls and beneficial reuse of coal ash; Company building new n...
Southern Company price target raised to $106 from $105 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Southern Company (SO) to $106 from $105 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.