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The Southern Company (SO)
$97.25+0.65 (+0.67%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Southern Company in the Utilities sector is trading at $97.25 with a market capitalization of $106.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $100.72 (20 analysts), implying a +3.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 4% below its 52-week high of $100.84, remaining 5.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 75/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $8.40B↑ | $6.98B↓ | $7.82B↑ | $6.97B↓ | $7.78B |
| Gross Profit | $3.90B↑ | $2.79B↓ | $4.30B↑ | $3.49B↓ | $3.74B |
| Operating Income | $2.02B↑ | $917.00M↓ | $2.59B↑ | $1.76B↓ | $2.01B |
| Net Income | $1.36B↑ | $416.00M↓ | $1.71B↑ | $880.00M↓ | $1.33B |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also devel...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$106.79B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.28%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
11.75%
Volume
Today's trading volume
3.82M
Recent News
Southern (SO) Stock Looks About Right With Strong Returns But Pricey Earnings
Southern stock has delivered an 83.1% total return over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks suggest the shares no longer stand out as a clear bargain. With the market treating the stock as roughly fairly priced on key multiples, investors now have to reconcile that picture with recent news around long term power deals and customer protection pledges. Over five years, Southern has returned 83.1%. This puts recent gains into context and raises the bar for any further upside...
Southern (SO) Secures 25 Year OpenAI Power Deal In Georgia
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) has entered a 25-year agreement to supply power to OpenAI's planned data center in Georgia. The long-term contract supports OpenAI's energy needs for a large-scale computing facility in the state. The project is expected to bring economic growth, new jobs, and infrastructure investment to the surrounding communities. For investors tracking Southern at a share price of $97.25, this long-duration agreement with OpenAI adds a new piece of company-specific news to...
FirstEnergy to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
FE's Q2 revenues are likely to have risen 6.28% as load growth and grid investments offset higher costs, while EPS might have slipped 5.77%.
This Top Utility Stock Is Getting a Big Boost From Massive OpenAI Power Deal
Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power landed a massive OpenAI power deal worth billions, backed by federal loans and a 25-year contract.
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