Southern Company (SO)
| Market Cap | 67.46B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 21.85B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 3.15B |
| Shares Out | 1.06B |
| EPS (ttm) | 2.95 |
| PE Ratio | 21.75 |
| Forward PE | 17.76 |
| Dividend | $2.58 (4.02%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Volume | 2,025,607 |
| Open | 63.85 |
| Previous Close | 63.71 |
| Day's Range | 63.76 - 64.18 |
| 52-Week Range | 54.64 - 67.54 |
| Beta | 0.47 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 67.45 (+5.1%) |
| Est. Earnings Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
About SO
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates in four segments: Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy and battery energy storage projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas ...
Financial Performance
In 2020, SO's revenue was $20.38 billion, a decrease of -4.87% compared to the previous year's $21.42 billion. Earnings were $3.13 billion, a decrease of -34.08%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for SO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is 67.45, which is an increase of 5.14% from the latest price.
News
Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Dec. 6, 2021, to shareholders of record ...
Georgia Power celebrates Careers in Energy Week
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power is joining electrical utilities across the country to highlight Careers in Energy Week, October 18-22. Careers in Energy Week is dedicated to celebra...
Nicor Gas announces Northern Illinois Community Initiatives
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas announces Northern Illinois Community Initiatives, a foundation created to spearhead bold economic development strategies and to stimulate inves...
Southern Company CEO on outlook for U.S. energy market this winter
Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of energy giant Southern Company, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss what's driving energy prices and the potential impact on the consumer.
Former U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Kristine L. Svinicki to Join Southern Company Board of Directors
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Kristine L. Svinicki as an independent director, effective Oct. 17, 2021.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Alabama Power Company has declared the regular quarterly dividends on the company's outstanding preferred stock as follows: Pref...
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Southern Company's 2021 proxy statement recognized as nation's best for transparency
ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company's 2021 proxy statement was named the top company in the country for transparency and disclosure. The designation was made as part of the third ann...
Southern Company third-quarter earnings to be released Nov. 4
ATLANTA, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2021 by 7:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Georgia Power to launch first battery energy storage system on state's transmission grid
ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system. Known as the Mo...
Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day with savings tools, simple tips from Georgia Power this fall
ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power invites customers to mark Energy Efficiency Day today, by taking advantage of simple tips and free tools to make small changes around their home that ...
Georgia Power places focus on literacy during Georgia Pre-K Week
ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has partnered with the nonprofit organization Voices for Georgia's Children for the eighth consecutive year to celebrate Pre-K Week across the state...
Southern Company Gas names Fredie Carmichael vice president of corporate communications
ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas has named Fredie Carmichael vice president of corporate communications. In his new role, Carmichael will lead public and media relations, emplo...
Georgia Power highlights habitat conservation efforts for last week of Environmental Awareness Month
ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of the fourth week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around protecting and managing habitats thr...
Southern Company celebrates National Drive Electric Week
ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Drive Electric Week, Southern Company reaffirms its commitment to electric transportation and the electrification of its own system fleet.
Georgia Power's Make Ready Electric Transportation Program helps fund EV infrastructure for Georgia businesses
ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With an increase of clean-driving electric vehicles (EVs) on Georgia roads and with the state already being among the top 10 largest markets in the nation for fas...
Southern Company publishes corporate responsibility report
ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company released today its 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Executive Summary, highlighting key areas of interest to help stakeholders access environme...
Georgia Power focus on energy assistance programs leads to 82% increase in customers helped; resources still availabl...
ATLANTA, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Energy Assistance team remains a trusted voice in the community to help those most in need make their monthly bill payments.
Georgia Power highlights waterway conservation efforts for third week of Environmental Awareness Month
ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of the third week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around improving and protecting Georgia's wa...
Georgia Power's Ida storm teams home following safe, successful restoration
ATLANTA, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's storm teams, dispatched to help restore power through the Mutual Assistance Network after Hurricane Ida's devastating landfall in Louisiana and Mi...
Georgia Power highlights sensitive species conservation efforts for second week of Environmental Awareness Month
ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of the second week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around protecting sensitives species such a...
Georgia Power names Doug Jenkins Vice President of West Region
ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Doug Jenkins as vice president for the company's West Region, effective immediately.
Georgia Power names Audrey King vice president of South Region
ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Audrey King as vice president for the company's South Region, effective immediately.