SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SO - US8425871071 - Common Stock
SO Key Statistics, Chart & Performance
The current stock price of SO is 88.78 USD. In the past month the price increased by 3.58%. In the past year, price increased by 5.82%.
SO Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to SO. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, SO is a bad performer in the overall market: 69.73% of all stocks are doing better.
SO Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SO. SO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health.
SO Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months SO reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 4.25. The EPS increased by 1.19% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 15.42% | ||
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 12.74% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 |
SO Forecast & Estimates
32 analysts have analysed SO and the average price target is 98.38 USD. This implies a price increase of 10.82% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 88.78.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 8.88% and a revenue growth 8.18% for SO
SO Ownership
SO Competitors/Peers
Symbol | Company Name | TA | FA | PE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | NEXTERA ENERGY INC | 22.21 | 171.17B | ||
| CEG | CONSTELLATION ENERGY | 42.44 | 106.55B | ||
| DUK | DUKE ENERGY CORP | 18.35 | 92.46B | ||
| AEP | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER | 19.87 | 63.77B | ||
| SOMN | SOUTHERN CO - SO 7 1/8 12/15/28 | 11.83 | 55.35B | ||
| EXC | EXELON CORP | 15.71 | 44.60B | ||
| XEL | XCEL ENERGY INC | 20.7 | 44.58B | ||
| ETR | ENTERGY CORP | 23.56 | 42.73B | ||
| PCG | P G & E CORP | 10.88 | 34.68B | ||
| NRG | NRG ENERGY INC | 18.37 | 30.37B | ||
| SOJF | SOUTHERN CO - SO 6 1/2 03/15/2085 | 6.02 | 28.16B | ||
| FE | FIRSTENERGY CORP | 17.31 | 26.90B |
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About SO
Company Profile
The Southern Co is a holding company, which engages in the generation and sale of electricity. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and currently employs 28,600 full-time employees. The firm owns three traditional electric operating companies, Southern Power Company and Southern Company Gas. The traditional electric operating companies-Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power-are operating public utility companies providing electric service to retail customers in three Southeastern states in addition to wholesale customers in the Southeast. The Southern Power Company develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects, and sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market. The Southern Company Gas is an energy services holding company whose primary business is the distribution of natural gas in four states - Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, through the natural gas distribution utilities. Southern Company Gas is also involved in several other businesses that are complementary to the distribution of natural gas.
Company Info
SOUTHERN CO/THE
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., N.W.
Atlanta GEORGIA 30308 US
CEO: Thomas A. Fanning
Employees: 28600
Phone: 14045065000
SOUTHERN CO/THE / SO FAQ
What does SO do?
The Southern Co is a holding company, which engages in the generation and sale of electricity. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and currently employs 28,600 full-time employees. The firm owns three traditional electric operating companies, Southern Power Company and Southern Company Gas. The traditional electric operating companies-Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power-are operating public utility companies providing electric service to retail customers in three Southeastern states in addition to wholesale customers in the Southeast. The Southern Power Company develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects, and sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market. The Southern Company Gas is an energy services holding company whose primary business is the distribution of natural gas in four states - Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, through the natural gas distribution utilities. Southern Company Gas is also involved in several other businesses that are complementary to the distribution of natural gas.
What is the stock price of SOUTHERN CO/THE today?
The current stock price of SO is 88.78 USD. The price increased by 0.41% in the last trading session.
Does SOUTHERN CO/THE pay dividends?
SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) has a dividend yield of 6.38%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 2.69.
How is the ChartMill rating for SOUTHERN CO/THE?
SO has a ChartMill Technical rating of 2 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.
On which exchange is SO stock listed?
SO stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange exchange.
Is SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) stock a good buy?
This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on SO.
What is the expected growth for SO stock?
The Revenue of SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) is expected to grow by 8.18% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.