The Southern Company (SO)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol SO
  • Rev/Share 25.7845
  • Book/Share 33.9473
  • PB 3.0852
  • Debt/Equity 2.0822
  • CurrentRatio 0.7413
  • ROIC 0.0409

 

  • MktCap 104944522628.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.9791
  • PFCF -97.4415
  • PE 24.5015
  • Debt/Assets 0.4758
  • DivYield 0.0306
  • ROE 0.1275

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • 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
Resumed SO RBC Capital Mkts -- Sector Perform -- $107 Oct. 28, 2025
Initiation SO Wells Fargo -- Equal Weight -- $97 Oct. 28, 2025
Initiation SO BTIG Research -- Neutral -- -- Oct. 22, 2025
Downgrade SO Ladenburg Thalmann Buy Neutral -- $102.5 Oct. 17, 2025
Initiation SO TD Cowen -- Buy -- $112 Oct. 16, 2025
Initiation SO Evercore ISI -- In-line -- $103 Oct. 7, 2025
Downgrade SO Scotiabank Sector Outperform Sector Perform -- $99 Oct. 3, 2025
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

News

Curious about Southern Co. (SO) Q3 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
SO
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Southern Co. (SO) for the quarter ended September 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Investors Heavily Search Southern Company (The) (SO): Here is What You Need to Know
SO
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Southern Co. (SO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Southern Company Q3 Earnings Preview: Another Beat in Store?
SO
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

SO readies Q3 results as strong regional growth meets rising cost pressures and uncertain earnings prospects.

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Southern Co. (SO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
SO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Southern Co. (SO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
SO
Published: October 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA , Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 17, 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 Power begins construction of newest battery storage system near Macon
SO
Published: October 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

200 MW BESS to help deliver reliable capacity for customers and meet energy needs in the winter of 2027-2028 ATLANTA , Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has started construction on a new 200-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Twiggs County, southeast of Macon, Ga. The project was selected through competitive processes resulting from the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update and was approved for construction by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Sept.

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Why Southern Co. (SO) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
SO
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Southern Co. (SO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
SO
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Georgia Power grid emerges stronger following Hurricane Helene
SO
Published: October 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Extensive damage required grid rebuilding in many areas hardest hit by historic storm; Investments continue to make grid stronger and more resilient Watch a video message from Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene marking the anniversary of Hurricane Helene on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7377673367023218688/ ATLANTA , Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, Georgia Power announced that it had largely completed immediate restoration work following Hurricane Helene with 95 percent of impacted customers restored within 8 days of the most destructive storm in the company's history. The company mobilized its largest restoration effort ever with more than 20,000 personnel responding at …

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Southern Linc and Georgia State Agencies Celebrate Interoperability Project with Ceremony at the Capitol
SO
Published: October 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Southern Linc's interworking solution expands radio communications by thousands of miles and enables Georgia's public safety and emergency management agencies to support evolving events using a single handset ATLANTA , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), joined multiple State of Georgia agencies and Gov. Brian P. Kemp to celebrate completion of the Georgia Statewide Communications Interoperability Project during a recent meeting at the Capitol.

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Georgia Power highlights first contracts under new rules & regulations, continued economic growth and updated forecasts in latest filings with Georgia PSC
SO
Published: September 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has filed nearly 2 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), marking a major milestone for the state's energy landscape.

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Southern Company third-quarter earnings to be released October 30
SO
Published: September 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2025 by 7:30 a.m.

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Things to Weigh Before Choosing Between OKLO and SO Stock
OKLO, SO
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SO delivers steady dividends and proven nuclear execution, while OKLO offers high-risk growth tied to small modular reactors.

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Anniversary of Hurricane Helene reinforces importance of severe weather preparedness for Georgia Power and customers
SO
Published: September 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

One year ago: Georgia Power mobilized its largest restoration operation ever to respond to the most destructive storm in the company's history; 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues with storms developing that could impact Coastal Georgia ATLANTA , Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago today, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane before entering Georgia as a Category 2 storm, barreling through the state leaving behind unprecedented devastation.

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Southern's Unit Teams With Seimitsu to Build Fiber Network
SO
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SO's telecom unit and Seimitsu launch SouthernWaves to power next-gen fiber services across the Southeast.

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Southern Telecom and Seimitsu form SouthernWaves, secure deal with South Downtown Atlanta project
SO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Telecom, a subsidiary of Southern Company, and Seimitsu, a Savannah-based leader in broadband networking solutions, have announced SouthernWaves, a strategic alliance poised to deliver fiber-optic network services across the Southeast.

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4 Income Utility Stocks To Buy For The 2026 AI Boom
CEG, DUK, ETR, SO
Published: September 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

With an ever-growing need for more energy as it relates to companies in the AI space, 24/7 Wall St.

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Southern Company: AI Growth, Solar, And Going Nuclear
SO
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Southern Company is boosting capital spending by as much as $15 billion to meet roughly 8 GW of additional load over the next six years. The utility is currently paying out a 3.26% dividend yield and is guiding for a long-term EPS growth rate of 5% to 7%. AI is ushering in a new phase of energy demand growth that has significantly enhanced the long-term investment profile of the utility.

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Southern's Unit Secures PSC Approval for Five Solar Facilities
SO
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SO's subsidiary gains approval for 1,068 MW of solar PPAs to boost CARES 2023, advancing clean energy goals with solar and storage and corporate sustainability.

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Georgia Power receives approval from Georgia PSC for five new solar facilities to supply CARES 2023 solar program
SO
Published: September 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Commission certifies 1,068 MW of competitively sourced new solar power purchase agreements to benefit all customers; New utility-scale solar expands on company's commitment to reliability for customers through a diversified generation portfolio ATLANTA , Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power this week received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify five new utility-scale solar site power purchase agreements (PPAs) to benefit all customers and to supply the company's Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program.

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Southern Company Stock Is a Smart Hold in Today's Market
SO
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

SO's expanding utility investments and demand growth fuel earnings, but execution, data center dependence, gas price swings, regulation and debt costs pose risks.

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Georgia Power partners with Georgia Public Broadcasting and Georgia Historical Society to relaunch "Today In Georgia History" series
SO
Published: August 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Educational series aims to engage and educate Georgians on the state's rich history; launching this month ATLANTA , Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has partnered with Georgia Historical Society (GHS) and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to refresh and relaunch the Emmy award-winning series "Today in Georgia History." Originally introduced in 2011, the 365 episodes are set to return to GPB in August 2025 highlight a person or historical event associated with each day of the year.

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PowerSecure celebrates 25 years of innovation and resilient energy solutions
SO
Published: August 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DURHAM, N.C. , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure will mark its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of innovation in the energy sector and reaffirming its commitment to delivering resilient, reliable and forward-thinking energy solutions.

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Southern Company: From Nuclear Risk to AI Reward
SO
Published: August 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating an unprecedented challenge for the U.S. economy: an insatiable demand for electricity. For investors, this challenge presents a clear opportunity.

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Georgia Power continues hydro fleet modernization effort to serve a growing Georgia
SO
Published: August 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

National Hydropower Day on August 24 highlights importance of this reliable, renewable energy source ATLANTA , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Sunday, August 24, is National Hydropower Day – an annual celebration led by the National Hydropower Association and utilities across the country to recognize "hydropower's contributions to bolstering the nation's clean energy infrastructure and providing grid resiliency and reliability." Georgia Power's fleet of hydroelectric generating units is a source of emission-free energy, all licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Federal Power Act (FPA), with some units serving the state of Georgia for over 100 …

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Georgia Power, Friends of Georgia State Parks to celebrate Your State Parks Day on September 27
SO
Published: August 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Georgians invited to register online today for annual event hosted by Friends to help care for state parks on National Public Lands Day ATLANTA , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Friends) are preparing to celebrate Your State Parks Day on September 27, an annual event hosted by Friends to help care for Georgia's state parks in celebration of National Public Lands Day. The event was created by Friends and has been supported by Georgia Power for the last several years with hundreds of Georgia Power employees helping clean up …

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Southern's Subsidiary Installs Advanced Turbines at Plant Yates
SO
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SO's subsidiary, Georgia Power, teams up with Mitsubishi Power to install new gas turbines at Plant Yates, increasing energy output and providing jobs for locals.

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First new natural gas turbine delivered to Georgia Power's Plant Yates
SO
Published: August 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Company's first new natural gas project in more than a decade will help meet growing energy demand; New Advanced Class Heavy Duty Mitsubishi Power turbines assembled in Savannah and delivered via rail and truck ATLANTA , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, alongside Mitsubishi Power, announced today that it has received delivery of the first of three new state-of-the-art simple cycle gas combustion turbines at Plant Yates in Coweta County, Georgia, about an hour southwest of Atlanta. Assembled at Mitsubishi Power's Savannah Machinery Works facility, the turbine was transported to the site using both rail and truck, weighs nearly …

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Southern Company (The) (SO) is a Trending Stock
SO
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Southern Co. (SO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Southern Company Q2 Earnings Beat as Utility Sales Grow
SO
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SO beats Q2 earnings estimates and guided for EPS of $1.50 for the September quarter.

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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

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates through Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services segments. The company also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and gas pipeline investments operations. In addition, it owns and/or operates 30 hydroelectric generating stations, 24 fossil fuel generating stations, three nuclear generating stations, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration stations, 45 solar facilities, 15 wind facilities, one fuel cell facility, and four battery storage facility; and constructs, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 157 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers. Further, the company offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.