
The Southern Company (SO)
$
86.28
-1.05 (-1.22%)
Key metrics
Financial statements
Free cash flow per share
-1.8131
Market cap
99.2 Billion
Price to sales ratio
3.4325
Debt to equity
1.8915
Current ratio
0.7549
Income quality
2.1830
Average inventory
1.5 Billion
ROE
0.1311
Technology
Technology – consumer electronics
Largecap
With a market cap of 121,78 bil stock is ranked 1
Low risk
ISS score of this stock is ranked 1
Company description
Profile
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, operating through various segments, including Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company is involved in the development, construction, acquisition, and management of power generation assets, which encompass a mix of renewable energy projects. Additionally, it sells electricity in the wholesale market while distributing natural gas across multiple states, including Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee. In doing so, the company provides gas marketing services alongside wholesale gas services and pipeline investments. Furthermore, it owns and operates an extensive portfolio of energy facilities, including 30 hydroelectric stations, 24 fossil fuel plants, three nuclear power stations, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration plants, 45 solar facilities, 15 wind projects, one fuel cell facility, and four battery storage sites. The company also constructs, operates, and maintains a vast network of 76,289 miles of natural gas pipelines along with 14 storage facilities that boast a total capacity of 157 Bcf, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Serving approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers, Southern Company operates with a stock identified by the symbol 'SO' in the market. It reported an operating income ratio of 0.26 which reflects the company's operational profitability margin. The financial data pertains to the fiscal year 2024 during which the company incurred an income tax expense of $969,000,000.00 signifying its tax obligations. Furthermore, the weighted average number of shares outstanding is 1,096,000,000.00 demonstrating the company’s strong shareholder base. In the dynamic energy sector, the stock is reasonably priced at $91.80 appealing to a broad range of investors. Notably, it has a high average trading volume of 5,734,903.00 which indicates strong liquidity for its shares. With a substantial market capitalization of $94,884,701,121.00 the Southern Company stands as a dominant player within the industry. It plays a crucial role in the Regulated Electric industry, contributing significantly to the overall market landscape and fostering innovation and growth. The company belongs to the Utilities sector, which underscores its importance and influence in driving advancements that benefit both consumers and the broader economy.
Investing in The Southern Company (SO) depends on multiple factors, including revenue growth, profit margins, debt-to-equity ratio, earnings per share, and return on equity. Analysts have rated it as B, with a Bearish outlook. Always conduct your own research before investing.
Analysts predict The Southern Company stock to fluctuate between $80.46 (low) and $100.84 (high) in the next 365 days, reflecting market expectations and potential volatility.
As of 2025-12-05, The Southern Company's market cap is $94,884,701,121, based on 1,099,729,962 outstanding shares.
Compared to Nextra Energy, Inc., The Southern Company has a Lower Market-Cap, indicating a difference in performance.
The Southern Company pays dividends. The current dividend yield is 3.25%, with a payout of $0.74 per share.
To buy The Southern Company (SO) stock: Open a brokerage account (e.g., Robinhood, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade). Search for SO. Place an order (Market, Limit, etc.).
The best time to invest depends on market trends and technical indicators, which show a Bearish trend based on economic conditions and company performance.
The Southern Company's last stock split was 10000:6109 on 2001-04-03.
Revenue: $26,724,000,000 | EPS: $4.02 | Growth: 10.44%.
Visit https://www.southerncompany.com/investor-relations for detailed financial reports.
You can explore historical data from here
All-time high: $100.84 (2025-10-16) | All-time low: $60.71 (2022-10-13).
Key trends include market demand, economic conditions, interest rates, and industry competition, which influence the stock's performance.
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Shares of Southern Company (The) (NYSE: SO - Get Free Report) have earned a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the twenty analysts that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have issued a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one

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Grant recipients include Hampton University, Morehouse College, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University. Previous awardees include Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College. Grant recipients include Hampton University, Morehouse College, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University. Previous awardees include Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College.

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SO's subsidiary Alabama Power commits to steady rates through 2027 while strengthening the grid and offering tools to help households manage monthly bills.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - Southern Silver Exploration Corp. (TSXV: SSV) (the "Company" or "Southern Silver") reports today that rush assays from initial drilling on the recently acquired Puro Corazon claim have returned near surface Bonanza-grade silver mineralization from thick, semi-massive to massive-sulphide replacements in a hanging-wall lens outside of the main skarn target. The highlight assays were returned from hole 25CLM-203 and include: 10.5 metre interval (estimated true thickness) averaging 560g/t Ag, 0.1g/t Au, 0.1% Cu, 11.2% Pb and 12.3% Zn (1,115g/t AgEq), including a 3.4 metre interval (estimated true thickness) averaging 1,067g/t Ag, 0.2g/t Au, 0.2% Cu, 20.0% Pb and 19.1% Zn (1,982g/t AgEq)(1) located within 200 metres of surface; and two narrower, high-grade intercepts occurring several metres down hole from the highlight intercept (above), which composite to a 2.6 metre interval (estimated true thickness) averaging 143g/t Ag, 4.8% Pb and 1.5%% Zn (280g/t AgEq) (1) located a further 6 metres down hole.

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