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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
SO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$76.64 - $94.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.82M
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
$97.50B
Enterprise Value$169.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$70.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta0.09
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2025EPS Estimate
0.98Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 19, 2025Dividend Yield3.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.23
Shares Outstanding1,099,055,000
10 Day Avg. Volume4,943,387
30 Day Avg. Volume4,739,820
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.82
Price to Book (P/B)2.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-2.55K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$94.08Price Target Upside6.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Load GrowthStrong load growth remains, with data centers load increasing 11% YoY in Q1, indicating continued demand.
Regulatory CertaintyGeorgia PSC finalized the 100+MW customer tariff framework, which is encouraging more regulatory certainty and pipeline growth.
Bears Say
ExpensesEarnings performance was offset by higher operating and maintenance expense, higher depreciation and amortization expense, and higher interest expense.
ValuationShares currently trade at a ~15% P/E premium to the group, which reflects fair value and justifies a Neutral-rating.
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Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
21.37% Mutual Funds
10.25% Other Institutional Investors
45.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
SO FAQ
What was Southern Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Co lowest stock price was $76.64 and its highest was $94.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Co’s market cap?
Southern Co’s market cap is $97.50B.
When is Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2025 which is in 74 days.
How were Southern Co’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Co released its earnings results on May 01, 2025. The company reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.201 by $0.029.
Is Southern Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southern Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Southern Co pay dividends?
Southern Co pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.74 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.25%. See more information on Southern Co dividends here
What is Southern Co’s EPS estimate?
Southern Co’s EPS estimate is 0.98.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Co have?
Southern Co has 1,099,055,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Co reported an EPS of $1.23 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.201. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.468%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SO
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Southern Co Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$94.08 (6.05% Upside)
$94.08 (6.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SO Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 329.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Co
Southern Company (SO) is a leading energy company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It operates primarily in the southeastern United States, providing electricity and natural gas to millions of customers. The company is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as the sale and distribution of natural gas. Southern Co. owns a diverse mix of energy resources, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables, and is committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
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SO Company Deck
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SO Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive outlook with record-breaking EPS growth, strong commercial and industrial sales, and significant economic development activity. However, there were concerns about weather impacts on sales and potential cost increases due to tariffs.Read More>---
SO Revenue Breakdown
74.75% Traditional Electric Operating Companies
16.67% Southern Company Gas
7.54% Southern Power
3.15% Other
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SO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$94.08
▲(6.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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