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Southern (SO) Company Overview

Profile

Full Name:

The Southern Company

Sector:

Utilities

Industry:

Electric

Country:

United States

IPO:

December 31, 1981

Indexes:

Description:

Southern Company is an American holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the sale of electricity and distribution of natural gas. It was founded in 1945 and operates through several of its own subsidiaries. Traditional electric utility companies are vertically integrated public utilities that provide electricity to retail and wholesale customers in three southeastern states. Southern Power specializes in the generation and sale of electricity in the wholesale market. Southern Company Gas distributes natural gas through its gas distribution companies. Other operations include providing customers with energy solutions, including distributed energy infrastructure, products and services in energy efficiency, as well as utility infrastructure services.

Key Details

Price

$91.99

Annual Revenue

$26.72 B(+5.83% YoY)

Annual EPS

$3.99(+10.22% YoY)

Beta

-0.05

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

May 2, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Feb 20, 2025

Recent annual earnings:

Feb 20, 2025
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

N/A

Recent ex-dividend date:

Feb 18, 2025
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

Apr 3, 2001

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

Feb 3, 25 Mizuho
Neutral
Dec 12, 24 Scotiabank
Sector Outperform
Nov 22, 24 Morgan Stanley
Equal-Weight
Nov 1, 24 BMO Capital
Outperform
Oct 15, 24 Barclays
Equal-Weight
Oct 2, 24 Guggenheim
Buy
Sep 25, 24 Morgan Stanley
Equal-Weight
Sep 20, 24 UBS
Neutral
Sep 19, 24 Jefferies
Hold
Sep 16, 24 Mizuho
Neutral

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FAQ

  • What is the ticker symbol for Southern?
  • Does Southern pay dividends?
  • What sector is Southern in?
  • What industry is Southern in?
  • What country is Southern based in?
  • When did Southern go public?
  • Is Southern in the S&P 500?
  • Is Southern in the NASDAQ 100?
  • Is Southern in the Dow Jones?
  • When was Southern's last earnings report?
  • When does Southern report earnings?
  • Should I buy Southern stock now?

What is the ticker symbol for Southern?

The ticker symbol for Southern is NYSE:SO

Does Southern pay dividends?

Yes, Southern pays dividends. The last payment was $0.72, with an ex-dividend date on February 18, 2025

What sector is Southern in?

Southern is in the Utilities sector

What industry is Southern in?

Southern is in the Electric industry

What country is Southern based in?

Southern is headquartered in United States

When did Southern go public?

Southern's initial public offering (IPO) was on December 31, 1981

Is Southern in the S&P 500?

Yes, Southern is included in the S&P 500 index

Is Southern in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Southern is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Southern in the Dow Jones?

No, Southern is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Southern's last earnings report?

Southern's most recent earnings report was on Feb 20, 2025

When does Southern report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Southern is May 2, 2025

Should I buy Southern stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Hold' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions