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SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:SO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8425871071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

88.84  -0.82 (-0.91%)

After market: 89.03 +0.19 (+0.21%)

SO Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

SOUTHERN CO/THE

NYSE:SO (5/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 89.03 +0.19 (+0.21%)

88.84

-0.82 (-0.91%)

Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS SubIndustryElectric Utilities
Statistics
52 Week High94.45
52 Week Low76.64
Market Cap97.74B
Shares1.10B
Float1.10B
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Yield3.39%
PE20.85
Fwd PE18.91
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
IPO09-30 1949-09-30


SO short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of SO in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 1 -1 -2

SO long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of SO in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 5 10 15 20 25

The current stock price of SO is 88.84 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -2.43%. In the past year, price increased by 14.26%.

SOUTHERN CO/THE / SO Daily stock chart

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About SO

Company Profile

SO logo image 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

SO Company Website

SO Investor Relations

Phone: 14045065000

SOUTHERN CO/THE / SO FAQ

What is the stock price of SOUTHERN CO/THE today?

The current stock price of SO is 88.84 USD. The price decreased by -0.91% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for SOUTHERN CO/THE stock?

The exchange symbol of SOUTHERN CO/THE is SO and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is SO stock listed?

SO stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for SOUTHERN CO/THE stock?

28 analysts have analysed SO and the average price target is 96.48 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.6% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 88.84. Check the SOUTHERN CO/THE stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is SOUTHERN CO/THE worth?

SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) has a market capitalization of 97.74B USD. This makes SO a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does SOUTHERN CO/THE have?

SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) currently has 28600 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) stock?

SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) has a support level at 88.35 and a resistance level at 89.32. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of SO support and resistance levels.


Is SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) expected to grow?

The Revenue of SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) is expected to grow by 4.26% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the SO EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) stock pay dividends?

SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) has a dividend yield of 3.39%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 2.69. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of SO dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) report earnings?

SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) will report earnings on 2025-07-30, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO)?

The PE ratio for SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) is 20.85. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 4.26 and the current share price of 88.84 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for SO.


What is the Short Interest ratio of SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) stock?

The outstanding short interest for SOUTHERN CO/THE (SO) is 1.9% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the SO short interest.


SO Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to SO. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, SO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78.24% of all stocks.


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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.


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SO Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months SO reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 4.26. The EPS increased by 9.79% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 16.54%
ROA 3.11%
ROE 13.61%
Debt/Equity 1.88
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%19.42%
Sales Q2Q%16.99%
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%

SO Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 73% to SO. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 28 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 8.47% and a revenue growth 4.26% for SO


Ownership
Inst Owners70.79%
Ins Owners0.09%
Short Float %1.9%
Short Ratio4.38
Analysts
Analysts72.86
Price Target96.48 (8.6%)
EPS Next Y8.47%
Revenue Next Year4.26%