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- symbol SO
- Rev/Share 25.7611
- Book/Share -101.2816
- PB 2.7857
- Debt/Equity 1.753
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC -0.4338
- MktCap 103839188800.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.7103
- PFCF 34.7987
- PE 24.2873
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0307
- ROE 0.1244
- Rating B-
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | SO | Raymond James | -- | Outperform | -- | $98 | June 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | SO | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | -- | $100 | June 5, 2025 |
| Downgrade | SO | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Sector Weight | Underweight | -- | $78 | May 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | SO | JP Morgan | Underweight | Neutral | -- | $94 | April 8, 2025 |
| Downgrade | SO | Guggenheim | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | Jan. 23, 2025 |
| Initiation | SO | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $94 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
| Downgrade | SO | Mizuho | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $90 | Sept. 16, 2024 |
News
Adam Emrich named Vice President of Customer Solutions and Sales at Southern Linc
Published: July 31, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Emrich will lead customer and sales organizations at Southern Company's wireless telecommunications subsidiary ATLANTA , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc announced today that Adam Emrich has been named Vice President of Customer Solutions and Sales, effective August 2 by the Southern Linc Board of Directors. A subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), Southern Linc provides mission critical LTE wireless services to Southern Company subsidiaries including its electric and gas utilities and to public sector customers in Alabama, Georgia and southeast Mississippi.
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Compared to Estimates, Southern Co. (SO) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Southern Co. (SO) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Georgia Power requests certification of approximately 9,900 MW of new resources from the Georgia Public Service Commission
Published: July 31, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Expansion of diverse energy mix designed to reliably, economically meet energy needs of a growing Georgia; Projects follow 2022/2025 Integrated Resource Plans and include natural gas turbines, battery energy storage systems, and battery energy storage systems plus solar ATLANTA , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has requested certification [link to filing] from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) of new resources totaling approximately 9,900-megawatts (MW) to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia. The majority of resources - approximately 8,000 MW - submitted to the Georgia PSC this week were chosen from bids …
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Southern Co. (SO) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southern Co. (SO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.09 per share a year ago.
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Southern Company Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for Investors?
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
SO's Q2 results are due tomorrow, with estimates at $0.93 per share for earnings and $6.7B for revenues amid rising expenses and regional growth trends.
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NEE or SO: Which Utility Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NEE and SO are both betting big on renewables; see how they compare on earnings growth, dividends, and price performance.
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Southern Company announces Accounting, Finance, and Treasury leadership moves
Published: July 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced two key leadership moves in its Accounting, Finance, and Treasury organization. Matt Kim, senior vice president of finance and treasurer of Southern Company, has been named senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer, and Aaron Abramovitz , executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer of Georgia Power Company, will become senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company, both effective July 31.
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Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
Published: July 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025. Every quarter for 78 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.
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Georgia Public Service Commission approves plan to reliably, economically meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia
Published: July 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The final, approved plan will allow the company to continue to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.
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Here's Why Holding Southern Company Is Justified for Now
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
SO offers dividend stability and load growth potential, but faces risks from tariffs, execution delays and rising interest costs.
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Find Georgia's hidden gems for summer recreation at Georgia Power's lakes and campgrounds
Published: July 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company highlights "SPLASH" guidelines and electrical tips for safer summer fun Campground reservation system makes booking sites easier ATLANTA , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer season in full swing, Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility and the largest non-governmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, reminds residents and visitors alike that its lakes and campgrounds are open. The company owns and manages over 100,000 acres of land in Georgia, including lakes and campgrounds.
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Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's Georgia Power is set to provide stable base rates to customers through 2028, as the Georgia PSC approved a plan supporting affordable energy across the state.
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Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's Georgia Power is set to provide stable base rates to customers through 2028, as the Georgia PSC approved a plan supporting affordable energy across the state.
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Georgia PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power base rates through at least 2028
Published: July 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Storm costs, including Hurricane Helene, to be addressed in separate proceeding ATLANTA , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to keep Georgia Power base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding. Base rates reflect what customers pay for electricity under the rate they choose, exclusive of fuel costs.
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Vistra or Southern Company: Which Utility Stock Offers Better Upside?
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO and VST continue to expand their clean energy generation portfolio and efficiently serve their customers in the United States.
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Southern's Units Expand RNG Portfolio, Boost Clean Energy Goals
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's subsidiaries boost clean energy push with new RNG buys, preventing 18,978 metric tons of Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
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Southern Company Gas expands clean energy portfolio with new renewable natural gas agreements for its Virginia and Tennessee subsidiaries
Published: June 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Lifecycle emission reductions estimated to be 18,978 metric tons of CO ₂ e, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 19,036 acres of U.S. forests in one year ATLANTA , June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Southern Company Gas subsidiaries – Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas – have completed new renewable natural gas purchases, adding to both utilities' growing portfolios of clean, sustainable fuel. The lifecycle emissions avoided by these transactions combined are estimated to be 18,978 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 19,036 acres of U.S. forests in one year.
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A Pair Trade Opportunity By The Southern Company Baby Bonds
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Rising global tensions make defensive, low-credit-risk pair trades attractive; Southern Company's baby bonds, SOJE and SOJF, present such an opportunity. Southern Company's strong regulated business, stable credit rating, and consistent dividend growth make its baby bonds attractive for pair trading. SOJE offers better upside potential and less downside risk than SOJF; current pricing creates a credit risk-free opportunity for savvy investors.
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Georgia Power offers energy efficiency resources to beat the summer heat
Published: June 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
As summer officially begins, available programs and tips can lower energy bills ATLANTA , June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures and humidity again rise following recent rains, Georgia Power is committed to helping customers stay cool and manage their energy bills with practical energy efficiency tips and resources. The official start of summer this week marks the perfect time for customers to take advantage of tools and programs designed to optimize energy usage and reduce costs now.
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Final Trades: Southern Company, Uber, the IEO and the IYM
Published: June 17, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Southern's Unit Achieves 50% Hydrogen Blend in Natural Gas Turbine
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's unit, Georgia Power, in partnership with Mitsubishi Power, hits a milestone with the world's largest 50% hydrogen blend test on a gas turbine.
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Georgia Power names Arthur Tripp as vice president of Economic Development
Published: June 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company builds on longstanding national reputation as a top utility for economic development ATLANTA , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, has named Arthur Tripp as the vice president of Economic Development. Tripp replaces Walt Farrell, who was recently named president and CEO of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas.
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Southern Company's Georgia Power Prepares for a Storm-Heavy 2025
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's Georgia Power boosts grid resilience and urges customer safety as NOAA predicts a severe hurricane season in 2025.
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Southern's Subsidiary Backs Edged to Expand Green Data Centers
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's PowerSecure expands its alliance with Edged to deliver ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers across key U.S. markets.
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Georgia Power prepared for 2025 Hurricane Season
Published: June 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company encourages customers to take time to prepare for above-average Atlantic Hurricane season; Hurricane Helene response underscores importance of preparation and readiness ATLANTA , June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With June 1 marking the official start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an above-average season (read more), Georgia Power is committed to safely and reliably serving all customers, and prepared to respond to any hurricane or tropical storm which may impact Georgia. Georgia Power continues to invest in the state's power grid, adding resiliency through advanced technologies and infrastructure upgrades.
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PowerSecure collaborates with Edged to promote sustainable data centers nationwide
Published: June 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DURHAM, N.C. , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company and a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, today announced its alliance with Edged, a premier developer of ultra-efficient, sustainable data centers and next-generation digital infrastructure, to supply advanced power distribution solutions to Edged data centers across the United States.
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Southern's Unit Tests Full Supply Chain Emissions Tracking Tool
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's subsidiary SouthStar becomes the first U.S. retail energy marketer to pilot MethaneScout, boosting emissions transparency.
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SouthStar Energy Services Piloting Full Supply Chain Emissions Tracking with MiQ's MethaneScout™ Platform
Published: June 04, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA and NEW YORK , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthStar Energy Services, one of the nation's leading natural gas marketing companies, today announced that it has become the first retail energy marketer in the U.S. and one of the first companies in the energy industry to pilot a new methane and greenhouse gas emissions tracking tool called MiQ's MethaneScout™. Developed by a global leader in methane emissions certification, MiQ, the platform can help SouthStar assess the emissions of its delivered natural gas supply chains using data sources qualified by MiQ's Supply Chain Emissions Protocol, expanding on SouthStar's transparent energy …
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10 Dividend Stocks With Yields Increasing Today
Published: May 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Dividend yields are rising on these 10 stocks. Dividend yields tend to on one of two occasions: the company is raising the dividend payout or the share price is sinking.
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Here's Why Hold Strategy Is Apt for Southern Company Stock Now
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO is well-positioned for growth with its innovative strategies and dividends, but regulatory factors, including natural gas price volatility, could impact performance.
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About The Southern Company (SO)
- IPO Date 1981-12-31
- Website https://www.southerncompany.com
- Industry Regulated Electric
- CEO Christopher C. Womack
- Employees 28314