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Southern Co (CH:SOT)
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Southern Co (SOT) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Regulated ProfitabilitySouthern’s above‑average regulated margins reflect stable rate‑base returns and operating scale across its utility footprint. Durable allowed returns and steady operating profitability support cash generation capacity and dividend coverage over multi‑year timeframes despite capital intensity.
Long-term Contracted Load GrowthA multi‑GW contracted book and rapidly growing data‑center load create long‑dated, largely predictable demand with 25‑year terms. These contracts, combined with minimum bills and collateral, materially de‑risk future revenue and underpin long‑term rate base expansion when projects are certified.
Proactive Financing And Capital PlanningManagement’s active capital actions — ATM equity, convertible offerings and targeted repurchases — lower near‑term equity needs and smooth funding. This deliberate financing strategy improves flexibility to fund approved generation and transmission builds while limiting incremental dilution risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
High And Rising LeverageElevated leverage is typical for utilities but reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to higher rates and funding costs. Continued debt growth to fund generation and transmission can pressure credit metrics and increase interest expense, constraining capacity for opportunistic investments.
Volatile Free Cash Flow ConversionPersistent capex and working‑capital swings have produced uneven FCF versus earnings, undermining internal funding reliability. If cash conversion stays inconsistent, Southern will rely more on external financing and equity programs, increasing financing cost and execution risk for large projects.
Regulatory And Execution Timing RiskSignificant value depends on RFP outcomes and multi‑year certification processes. Delays or denials postpone rate‑base additions and cash flow recognition; local political resistance to data centers adds permit and timing risk that can materially alter project economics and capital scheduling.

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What was Southern Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Southern Co’s market cap?
Southern Co’s market cap is CHF82.92B.
    When is Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
    Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 61 days.
      How were Southern Co’s earnings last quarter?
      Southern Co released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported CHF0.904 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF0.809 by CHF0.095.
        Is Southern Co overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Southern Co’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Southern Co pay dividends?
          Southern Co does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Southern Co’s EPS estimate?
          Southern Co’s EPS estimate is 1.3.
            How many shares outstanding does Southern Co have?
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            What happened to Southern Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Southern Co reported an EPS of CHF0.904 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF0.809. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Co?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:SOT
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                Company Description

                Southern Co

                The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assets includes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

                Southern Co (SOT) Earnings & Revenues

                SOT Company Deck

                SOT Earnings Call

                Q2 2026
                0:00 / 0:00
                Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                Overall the call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial picture: above-expectation EPS, accelerating retail and data center sales, major long-term large-load contracts (including a 3.2 GW OpenAI 25-year agreement), a deep development pipeline, proactive financing actions (reducing equity need to $1.1B by 2030), and ongoing execution on generation and transmission buildout. The primary negatives are higher interest expense and dilution, capital intensity and regulatory/timing uncertainty tied to RFPs and project certification, variable ramp rates for large loads, and local political noise around data centers. Management emphasized risk-mitigating contract structures (minimum bills and collateral) and a disciplined financing approach, which together with material growth opportunities lead to a favorable near- and long-term outlook.View all CH:SOT earnings summaries

                SOT Revenue Breakdown

                65.41%65.41%9.95%3.22%17.07%4.34%
                65.41% Retail electric revenues
                9.95% Wholesale electric revenues
                3.22% Other electric revenues
                17.07% Natural gas revenues
                4.34% Other
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                SOT Stock 12 Month Forecast

                Average Price Target

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