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Southern Company

SO

Market cap $105B

91.18 USD

+2.00

2.24%

At close Updated Oct 16, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

90.26

-0.92

1.01%

1 day

2.24%

5 days

5.75%

1 month

5.74%

3 months

-5.09%

6 months

-3.92%

Year to date

4.59%

1 year

-7.37%

5 years

46%

10 years

79.88%

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 46 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 US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.

Employees: 29,800

Utilities Electric Utilities

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 49.4%

Neutral 45.7%

Negative 4.9%

Zacks Investment Research

Here is What to Know Beyond Why Southern Company (The) (SO) is a Trending Stock

Southern Co. (SO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Here is What to Know Beyond Why Southern Company (The) (SO) is a Trending Stock

The Motley Fool

The Average Electric Utility Bill Is $147 a Month. Here's How Much You'd Need in Utility Stocks to Cover It.

The nation's electricity rates have risen an average of 33% since 2021. Other utility costs have grown similarly during this stretch, leaving many households uncomfortably cash-strapped.

The Average Electric Utility Bill Is $147 a Month. Here's How Much You'd Need in Utility Stocks to Cover It.

Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month

Programs, rebates and practical tips can help customers manage energy use and costs heading into cooler months ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgians prepare their homes for cooler temperatures, Georgia Power is ready to help customers save money and energy, or provide assistance for customers who need it. The company offers a range of assistance programs, payment options and energy-saving resources designed to meet customers where they are and help them better manage their monthly bills.

Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

24/7 Wall Street

These 4 Dividend Stocks Passed the 2020 Stress Test. Are They Buys in Now October?

Four companies kept raising their dividends even as the pandemic hammered their sectors in 2020, and they are still raising today. The question is whether their yields and valuations make them worth buying right now.

These 4 Dividend Stocks Passed the 2020 Stress Test. Are They Buys in Now October?

Zacks Investment Research

Why Southern Co. (SO) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Southern Co. (SO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why Southern Co. (SO) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

24/7 Wall Street

5 Utility Stocks With Yields High Enough to Matter and Coverage Strong Enough to Trust

Regulated utilities promise predictable dividends, but rising interest rates and shifting demand are testing that promise right now.

5 Utility Stocks With Yields High Enough to Matter and Coverage Strong Enough to Trust

Southern Company: Long-Term Growth Meets Near-Term Cash Flow Pressure

I maintain a Buy rating on Southern Company (SO) but lower my target price by 7% to $97 due to higher near-term capital expenditures. SO faces strong long-term demand from data centers, but connection delays and high CapEx will pressure free cash flow and limit near-term upside. Management guides for 8-9% adjusted EPS growth through 2028, supported by regulated asset base expansion and $81 billion in planned CapEx.

Southern Company: Long-Term Growth Meets Near-Term Cash Flow Pressure

Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), which operates as public utility through Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power. We are investigating whether Southern Company maintained reasonable safeguards to protect personal information.

Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

Zacks Investment Research

Southern Co. (SO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Southern Co. (SO) reached $88.11 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.23% change compared to its last close.

Southern Co. (SO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

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