SO Southern Company

$89.30

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Latest Earnings Insight

Southern Co's upcoming earnings report on October 30th is poised to capture attention, particularly as the utility giant navigates a challenging energy landscape with a robust market cap of over $107 billion. Analysts are eyeing an EPS estimate of $1.49, though the whisper number suggests a more optimistic $1.61, hinting at potential upside surprises. With revenue projected at $7.66 billion, Southern Co's performance will be closely scrutinized for signs of strategic resilience and operational efficiency, especially given the absence of recent news to guide market sentiment. Investors will be keen to see if Southern Co can leverage its scale and stability to exceed expectations, reinforcing its position as a stalwart in the utility sector.

Updated On 11/21/2025

About Southern Company

Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company based in the southern United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with executive offices also located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Website: https://www.southerncompany.com

Sector
ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION
Industry
ELECTRIC SERVICES
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
92122
Address
30 IVAN ALLEN JR. BLVD., N.W., ATLANTA, GA, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$101.01B
P/E Ratio
23.01
PEG Ratio
3.09
Price to Book
3.04
Performance
EPS
$3.99
Dividend Yield
3.14%
Profit Margin
16.50%
ROE
11.80%
Technicals
50D MA
$89.06
200D MA
$86.84
52W High
$93.65
52W Low
$69.26
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
1B
Target Price
$91.29
Beta
0.37

SO EPS Estimates vs Actual

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SO News & Sentiment

Nov 21, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Nov 20, 2025 • Zacks Commentary BULLISH
Top Analyst Reports for Visa, Merck & Southern Company
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Nov 18, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Southern Company Rises 10% YTD: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold?
SO benefits from strong load growth, long-term contracts, major regulated investments and steady dividends, but faces regulatory risks, high valuation and interest cost pressure.
Nov 16, 2025 • Motley Fool SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Nov 10, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
How Is The Market Feeling About Southern Co? - Southern ( NYSE:SO )
Southern Co's ( NYSE:SO ) short interest as a percent of float has risen 8.96% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 41.38 million shares sold short, which is 3.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading.
Nov 10, 2025 • Motley Fool SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.193
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

SO Reported Earnings

Jul 31, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.16 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.92
  • Estimate: $1.08
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -14.8%
May 01, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.23
  • Estimate: $1.14
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.9%
Feb 20, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.50
  • Estimate: $0.53
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -5.7%
Oct 31, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.43
  • Estimate: $1.34
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 6.7%
Aug 01, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.18 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.10
  • Estimate: $0.92
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 19.6%
May 02, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.03
  • Estimate: $0.91
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 13.2%
Feb 15, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.64
  • Estimate: $0.60
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 6.7%
Nov 02, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.1 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.42
  • Estimate: $1.32
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.6%
Aug 03, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.79
  • Estimate: $0.75
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.3%

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