Southern Company
$ 93.27
-0.80%
11 Jun - close price
- Market Cap 105,143,370,000 USD
- Current Price $ 93.27
- High / Low $ 95.06 / 93.21
- Stock P/E 23.85
- Book Value 32.93
- EPS 3.91
- Next Earning Report 2026-07-30
- Dividend Per Share $2.96
- Dividend Yield 3.15 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.11 %
- 52 Week High 98.76
- 52 Week Low 82.46
About
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.
Analyst Target Price
$101.34
Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-30 | 2026-02-19 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-02-20 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-15 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 |
| Reported EPS | 1.32 | 0.55 | 1.6 | 0.92 | 1.23 | 0.5 | 1.43 | 1.1 | 1.03 | 0.64 | 1.42 | 0.79 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.21 | 0.57 | 1.51 | 0.88 | 1.19 | 0.53 | 1.34 | 0.93 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.32 | 0.75 |
| Surprise | 0.11 | -0.02 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.03 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.1 | 0.04 |
| Surprise Percentage | 9.0909% | -3.5088% | 5.9603% | 4.5455% | 3.3613% | -5.6604% | 6.7164% | 18.2796% | 14.4444% | 6.6667% | 7.5758% | 5.3333% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-07-30 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-06-30 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.03 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-06-08 | 2026-03-06 | 2025-12-08 | 2025-09-08 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-03-06 | 2024-12-06 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-06-06 | 2024-03-06 |
| Amount | $0.76 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.7 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: SO
2026-06-12 07:47:38
Southern Company (SO) remains a focal point for investors due to its role as a regulated utility and consistent dividend payer within the U.S. utilities sector. Its valuation is rooted in its stable business model, regulated returns, and income-generating profile, often drawing comparisons to alternative fixed-income investments. The stock's performance and valuation are significantly influenced by broader sector trends, regulatory decisions, and interest rate expectations.
2026-06-12 05:01:27
Georgia Power is urging its customers to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs until November 30. Despite a forecast of a below-normal season, the company highlights its grid modernization efforts, including a $1.3 billion investment over three years, which proved crucial during Hurricane Helene in 2024. Customers are advised to build emergency kits, secure loose items, and stay informed through the Georgia Power mobile app and outage alerts.
2026-06-12 01:10:04
An administrative law judge has recommended rejecting Consumers Energy's proposal to sell its 13 aging hydroelectric dams to an out-of-state private equity firm for $1 each. The judge deemed the deal "unreasonable and imprudent," citing concerns about potential electricity rate hikes, public safety risks, and a loss of state oversight. Consumers Energy maintains the sale would benefit customers and communities, but environmental groups and local residents oppose it, arguing the utility should not abandon its responsibilities.
2026-06-11 17:12:22
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) in Oklahoma, with support from the Trump administration, has reversed its plan to decommission its last coal-fired unit. Instead, GRDA will invest millions in upgrades, supplemented by a $28.5 million grant from the federal Energy Department, to keep the unit operational for several more years. This decision comes as part of a broader Trump administration effort, using the Defense Production Act, to support the domestic coal industry and extend the life of aging coal plants, a move criticized by environmental groups who advocate for cleaner, more affordable energy sources.
2026-06-10 16:39:00
Shares of Southern Co. (SO) rose 1.15% to $94.02 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market which saw the S&P 500 Index (SPX) fall 1.62% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) drop 1.87%. This marked the stock's second consecutive day of gains despite a rough trading session for the overall market.
2026-06-10 16:38:28
Southern Company remains a prominent US utility company focused on regulated electric and gas operations in the Southeast. The company's business model is built around stable, commission-approved returns and substantial ongoing investment in grid and generation assets, with recent communications focusing on dividend continuation and long-term capital programs. Investors are advised to track regulatory outcomes, project execution, and interest rate trends when evaluating the stock.
