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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility Revenue ModelA predominantly regulated business model provides predictable cash flows and allowed returns tied to rate base, insulating revenues from commodity volatility. Over 2–6 months this underpins stable revenue recovery for capex and supports creditability with regulators and customers.
Large Contracted Pipeline And Load GrowthA deep pipeline and substantial contracted large-loads provide durable demand visibility and potential long-term revenue that can materially expand rate base. Contracted capacity reduces merchant risk and supports multi-year planning and financing for generation and grid investment.
Material DOE-backed Financing PackageLarge DOE-backed loan agreements lower financing costs for major projects and improve project viability, enabling accelerated investment in generation and grid upgrades. Structurally this enhances capital access and can reduce ratepayer costs over multi-decade project lives.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Negative Free Cash FlowHigh debt relative to equity and recurring negative free cash flow constrain financial flexibility and increase refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. Over the medium term this limits ability to self-fund growth, raises reliance on external capital, and pressures credit metrics.
Ongoing Equity Need Through 2030An identified multi-year equity shortfall implies continued dependence on capital markets or dilution via ATMs and other instruments. Structurally this can raise funding cost, constrain debt reduction targets, and increase susceptibility to adverse market conditions when issuances are required.
Regulatory And Execution Timing RiskLengthy regulatory processes and political cycles can delay project approvals and rate-base recovery, affecting when investments begin earning returns. Execution risk from timing uncertainty raises the chance of deferred cash flows and higher carrying costs on capital projects.
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SOT FAQ
What was The Southern Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Currently, no data Available
What is The Southern Company’s market cap?
The Southern Company’s market cap is CHF87.55B.
When is The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Southern Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were The Southern Company’s earnings last quarter?
The Southern Company released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.068 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.088.
Is The Southern Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Southern Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Southern Company pay dividends?
The Southern Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Southern Company’s EPS estimate?
The Southern Company’s EPS estimate is 0.8.
How many shares outstanding does The Southern Company have?
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What happened to The Southern Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Southern Company reported an EPS of $1.068 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.98. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Southern Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:SOT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Southern Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF82.21 (― Downside)
CHF82.21 (― Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF22.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Southern Company
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.
SOT Company Deck
SOT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive outlook: the company beat EPS expectations, reported strong demand growth (notably a 42% increase in data center usage and 2.3% weather-normal sales growth), advanced significant large-load contracts and a sizeable project pipeline, secured a major $26.5 billion DOE loan package projected to save customers $7 billion, and increased the dividend. Offsetting items include higher financing costs, milder weather, a remaining equity need of about $1.8 billion, supply-chain/labor tightness, and the potential for materially higher future capital spending depending on RFP outcomes. On balance, the operational and financial momentum and large-scale financing wins substantially outweigh the execution and financing risks discussed.View all CH:SOT earnings summariesSOT Revenue Breakdown
65.41% Retail electric revenues
9.95% Wholesale electric revenues
3.22% Other electric revenues
17.07% Natural gas revenues
4.34% Other
SOT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$82.21
Options Prices
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