Southern Company
SO
Market cap $102B

92.66 USD

-0.60

0.64%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

92.66

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.64%

5 days

1.33%

1 month

3.47%

3 months

3.12%

6 months

13.18%

Year to date

12.90%

1 year

16.03%

5 years

74.24%

10 years

113.50%

About: Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 50 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the U.S. and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.

Employees: 28,600

Utilities Electric Utilities

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Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

160% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 10 [Q4 2024] → 26 (+16) [Q1 2025]

114% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 223 | Existing positions closed: 104

76% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $502M | Put options by funds: $284M

23% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 894 | Existing positions reduced: 726

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $62.8B [Q4 2024] → $67.9B (+$5.09B) [Q1 2025]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,090 [Q4 2024] → 2,163 (+73) [Q1 2025]

0.69% less ownership

Funds ownership: 68.08% [Q4 2024] → 67.38% (-0.69%) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$78

16%

downside

Avg. target

$93

0%

upside

High target

$100

8%

upside

8 analyst ratings

2 positive

25%

5 neutral

63%

1 negative

13%

Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd	3%downside $90	Equal-Weight Maintained	18 Jun 2025
Raymond James J.R. Weston	6%upside $98	Outperform Initiated	13 Jun 2025
Jefferies Julien Dumoulin-Smith	8%upside $100	Buy Upgraded	5 Jun 2025
Keybanc Sophie Karp	16%downside $78	Underweight Downgraded	14 May 2025
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton	7%upside $99	Equal-Weight Maintained	2 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 19 articles about SO published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Here's Why Holding Southern Company Is Justified for Now

SO offers dividend stability and load growth potential, but faces risks from tariffs, execution delays and rising interest costs.

Here's Why Holding Southern Company Is Justified for Now

Utility Southern Co CFO Daniel Tucker to retire

Utility Southern Co said on Friday Chief Financial Officer Daniel Tucker plans to retire from the company and will transition to a senior advisory role until his retirement on October 1.

Utility Southern Co CFO Daniel Tucker to retire

Southern Company announces CFO transition

ATLANTA , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that Daniel S. Tucker , currently executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to retire.

Southern Company announces CFO transition

Dividend Increases: 7 Stocks With Rising Payouts

While dividend growth has been slowing, certain stocks have raised their dividend payouts. These are some selections.

Dividend Increases: 7 Stocks With Rising Payouts

Find Georgia's hidden gems for summer recreation at Georgia Power's lakes and campgrounds

Company highlights "SPLASH" guidelines and electrical tips for safer summer fun Campground reservation system makes booking sites easier ATLANTA , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer season in full swing, Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility and the largest non-governmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, reminds residents and visitors alike that its lakes and campgrounds are open. The company owns and manages over 100,000 acres of land in Georgia, including lakes and campgrounds.

Find Georgia's hidden gems for summer recreation at Georgia Power's lakes and campgrounds

The Motley Fool

10 Under-the-Radar Utility Stocks with Incredible Growth Potential

Utility stocks were once called "widows and orphans" stocks because they were considered so safe and boring. That image isn't far from the view today, noting that utilities are generally looked at as reliable dividend stocks.

10 Under-the-Radar Utility Stocks with Incredible Growth Potential

Zacks Investment Research

Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028

SO's Georgia Power is set to provide stable base rates to customers through 2028, as the Georgia PSC approved a plan supporting affordable energy across the state.

Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028

Georgia PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power base rates through at least 2028

Storm costs, including Hurricane Helene, to be addressed in separate proceeding ATLANTA , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to keep Georgia Power base rates stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding. Base rates reflect what customers pay for electricity under the rate they choose, exclusive of fuel costs.

Georgia PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power base rates through at least 2028

Zacks Investment Research

Vistra or Southern Company: Which Utility Stock Offers Better Upside?

SO and VST continue to expand their clean energy generation portfolio and efficiently serve their customers in the United States.

Vistra or Southern Company: Which Utility Stock Offers Better Upside?

Zacks Investment Research

Southern's Units Expand RNG Portfolio, Boost Clean Energy Goals

SO's subsidiaries boost clean energy push with new RNG buys, preventing 18,978 metric tons of Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

Southern's Units Expand RNG Portfolio, Boost Clean Energy Goals

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