The Southern Company (SO)
$
89.14
+0.81 (0.91%)
Key metrics
Financial statements
Free cash flow per share
-1.8131
Market cap
97.3 Billion
Price to sales ratio
3.3640
Debt to equity
2.1069
Current ratio
0.7549
Income quality
2.1830
Average inventory
3.2 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 5,927,280.00 which indicates strong liquidity for its shares. With a substantial market capitalization of $98,152,485,705.00 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.
Is The Southern Company (SO) a good investment?
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 Bullish outlook. Always conduct your own research before investing.
What is The Southern Company (SO)'s stock forecast?
Analysts predict The Southern Company stock to fluctuate between $82.78 (low) and $100.84 (high) in the next 365 days, reflecting market expectations and potential volatility.
What is The Southern Company's market capitalization?
As of 2026-01-29, The Southern Company's market cap is $98,152,485,705, based on 1,101,104,843 outstanding shares.
How does The Southern Company compare to competitors like Nextra Energy, Inc.?
Compared to Nextra Energy, Inc., The Southern Company has a Lower Market-Cap, indicating a difference in performance.
Does The Southern Company pay dividends?
The Southern Company pays dividends. The current dividend yield is 3.32%, with a payout of $0.74 per share.
How can I buy The Southern Company (SO) stock?
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.).
What is the best time to invest in The Southern Company?
The best time to invest depends on market trends and technical indicators, which show a Bullish trend based on economic conditions and company performance.
Has The Southern Company stock ever split?
The Southern Company's last stock split was 10000:6109 on 2001-04-03.
How did The Southern Company perform in the last earnings report?
Revenue: $26,724,000,000 | EPS: $4.02 | Growth: 10.44%.
Where can I find The Southern Company's investor relations reports?
Visit https://www.southerncompany.com/investor-relations for detailed financial reports.
Where can I find historical stock prices for The Southern Company?
You can explore historical data from here
What is the all-time high and low for The Southern Company stock?
All-time high: $100.84 (2025-10-16) | All-time low: $60.71 (2022-10-13).
What are the key trends affecting The Southern Company stock?
Key trends include market demand, economic conditions, interest rates, and industry competition, which influence the stock's performance.
News
globenewswire.com
PRESS RELEASENANTES, JANUARY 30TH, 2026 Q4 25 and FY25 sales update H2 Sales stabilization (-0.7% LfL) following -9% in H1 Q4 LfL Sales at -5% driven by online underperformance €45m Costs Saving Plan achieved with new €30m ambition for 2026 International and Retail confirm resilience Southern Europe at (-1%) in Q4, with LfL Stores +1% (second positive quarter) Total Retail sales resisted (-2%) LfL of which (-4%) for France Refurbished Stores continue to deliver mid single digit growth Online facing challenges Online activities at (-10%), despite record Black Friday campaign, impacted mainly by France and Northern countries Organization adjusted to focus on digital experience improvement with arrival of new head of digital early January Cost & Cash 2025 cost saving plan achieved: €45m Positive Cash generation in H2 but not offsetting H1 cash outflows New 2026 ambition, targeting gross costs reduction of €30m focusing on further logistics and HQ optimisation, leading to total cost savings of €120m over 2024-2026 Inspire Everyday next key milestones Building on return to H2 positive monthly traffic across retail and online to drive further customer engagement Online: digital customer journey to be improved throughout 2026 including the visual redesign of the discovery journey with enriched contents leveraging Rhinov expertise, and the enhancement of payment services Retail: ongoing upgrade of the retail network aligning to the new pilot retail park format which has been delivering growth Guidance In an encouraging situation with the stabilization of sales and positive cash generation in H2, the persistent lack of visibility in the macroeconomic environment and the retail sector - particularly in France - undermines the predictability of mid-term targets, and leads us to withhold our €100m cumulative FCF objective for 2024-2027 Francois-Melchior de Polignac, CEO commented "Autumn/Winter collection supported H2 improvement vs past trends. Southern Europe and Retail, even in France, confirmed their improved trajectory.
prnewswire.com
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 17, 2026. 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.
businesswire.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (“DevvStream” or the “Company”), a leading carbon management and environmental-asset monetization firm, today announced that it has signed a term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) with Southern Energy Renewables, Inc. (“Southern” or “SER”) and Frontline BioEnergy, a trade name of Frontline Group LLC (“Frontline”), that outlines an expanded collaboration to support the development and de-risking of Southern's planned biomass-to-fuels an.
newsfilecorp.com
Includes: 7 th highest intercept on project - 1.3 m @ 670 g/t Gold Best antimony intercept - 0.16 m @ 65.9% Sb (plus 78.5 g/t Gold) Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2026) - Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (TSX: SXGC) (ASX: SX2) (OTCQX: SXGCF) (FSE: MV3) ("SXGC", "SX2" or the "Company") announces results from four drillholes from the Rising Sun prospect at the 100%-owned Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria (Figures 1 to 6). SDDSC196 intersected sixteen vein sets in Rising Sun across a +500 m mineralised corridor from 376 m to 936 m downhole which averaged 559 m @ 2.5 g/t AuEq (2.1 g/t Au and 0.2% Sb) uncut.
prnewswire.com
Service restored to 214,000+ customers as crews converge on hardest hit areas such as Clayton and Cornelia; Company's generation fleet prepared to meet demand for electricity during severe cold this week ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has safely restored power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The multiday storm brought high winds, freezing rain, snow, and icy conditions to communities across Georgia, leading to a statewide state of emergency.
zacks.com
In the most recent trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $87.51, indicating a -1.84% shift from the previous trading day.
zacks.com
NEE gains ground over SO with higher growth forecasts, cleaner energy focus, and stronger recent stock performance.
prnewswire.com
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, 2026, Southern California Edison (Edison) filed cross–claims in the ongoing Eaton Fire litigation against more than a dozen defendants, including Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). Edison has acknowledged its role in the Eaton fire for the better part of a year now.
prnewswire.com
ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company has been named to FORTUNE's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2026, earning the No. 1 spot in the electric and gas utilities industry.
zacks.com
SO's strong demand growth and strategic capital plan offer potential, but underperformance, execution risks and rising interest expenses create caution for investors.
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