Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | The Southern Company |
| Ticker | NYSE: SO |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Industry | Electric |
| Country | United States |
| IPO | |
| Indexes | |
| Website | southerncompany.com |
| Employees | 28,314 |
Key Metrics
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87.22 | |
| Price, 1D Change | +1.10% | |
| Market Cap | $96B | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.37% | |
| PE Ratio | 21.68 | |
| Beta | 0.03 | |
| Revenue | $27B | |
| Revenue, 1Y Change | +5.83% | |
| EPS | $3.99 | |
| EPS, 1Y Change | +10.29% |
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Events
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Next Earnings | ||
| Last Qtr. Earnings | ||
| Last Ann. Earnings | ||
| Last Ex-Dividend | $0.74 | |
| Next Ex-Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last Split | 10000:6109 | |
| Next Split | N/A | N/A |
| Last Ticker Change | N/A | N/A |
| Next Ticker Change | N/A | N/A |
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Estimates
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| EPS | $3.99 | |
| EPS Estimate | $4.29 | |
| EPS Est. Change | +7.39% | |
| Revenue | $26.72B | |
| Revenue Estimate | $28.61B | |
| Revenue Est. Change | +7.05% | |
| Current Price | $87.22 | |
| Price Target | - | $98.50 |
| Price Tgt. Change | - | +12.93% |
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EPS
| Year | Estimate | Reported | Surprise / Exp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.60 | $3.62 | +0.59% | |
| $4.04 | $3.99 | -1.21% | |
| $4.29 | N/A | +7.39% | |
| $4.58 | N/A | +14.63% |
Revenue
| Year | Estimate | Reported | Surprise / Exp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| $26.96B | $25.25B | -6.34% | |
| $26.31B | $26.72B | +1.57% | |
| $28.61B | N/A | +7.05% | |
| $30.12B | N/A | +12.72% |
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 1Y | +5.06% | |
| Price, 3Y | +21.76% | |
| Market Cap, 1Y | +5.26% | |
| Market Cap, 3Y | +22.00% | |
| Revenue, 1Y | +5.83% | |
| Revenue, 3Y | +15.04% | |
| EPS, 1Y | +10.29% | |
| EPS, 3Y | +78.24% |
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Technical Indicators
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $87.22 | |
| SMA 200 | $91.36 | |
| SMA 200 vs Price | +4.74% | |
| SMA 50 | $88.78 | |
| SMA 50 vs Price | +1.78% | |
| Beta | 0.03 | |
| ATR | $1.31 | |
| 14-Day RSI | 48.92 | |
| 10-Day Volatility | 11.85% | |
| 1-Year Volatility | 17.46% |
Dividends
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Last Paid | $0.74 | |
| Upcoming | N/A | N/A |
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% | |
| Total Dividend | $2.86 | |
| Dividends Paid | $2.95B | |
| Payout Ratio | 69.34% |
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Income & Profitability
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $26.72B | |
| EPS | $3.99 | |
| Gross Profit | $8.54B | |
| Gross Margin | 31.95% | |
| Operating Profit | $7.00B | |
| Operating Margin | 26.19% | |
| Net Income | $4.26B | |
| Net Margin | 15.94% | |
| EBITDA | $12.26B |
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Financial Health
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Debt To Equity | 2.00 | |
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | |
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | |
| - | ||
| F-Score | 4 | |
| Altman Z-Score | 0.96 |
Valuations
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | 21.68 | |
| PS Ratio | 3.32 | |
| PB Ratio | 2.74 | |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.74 | |
| Enterprise Value | N/A | - |
Balance Sheet
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value | $33.21B | |
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.07B | |
| Total Assets | $145.18B | |
| Current Assets | $10.69B | |
| Total Liabilities | $108.51B | |
| Current Liabilities | $15.99B | |
| Total Debt | $66.28B | |
| Short Term Debt | $6.26B | |
| Accounts Payable | $3.70B |
Expenses
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Expenses | $22.32B | |
| Operating Expenses | $1.54B | |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $18.19B | |
| SG&A | $0.00 | |
| D&A | $5.27B | |
| Interest Expense | $0.00 | |
| Income Tax | $969.00M |
Cash Flow
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CFO | $9.79B | |
| CFI | -$9.40B | |
| CFF | -$208.00M | |
| Capex | $9.59B | |
| Free Cash Flow | $201.00M |
Recent analyst updates
| Metric | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| UBS | → | |
| Jefferies | → | |
| JP Morgan | → | |
| RBC Capital | → | |
| Keybanc | → | |
| Mizuho | → | |
| Barclays | → | |
| Jefferies | → | |
| Wells Fargo | ||
| Ladenburg Thalmann | → |
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Data Sources & References
- SO Official Website www.southerncompany.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92122/000009212225000084/0000092122-25-000084-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92122/000009212225000018/0000092122-25-000018-index.htm
- List of S&P 500 Companies www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview
- SO Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/SO
- SO Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/so
FAQ
What is the ticker symbol for The Southern Company?
The ticker symbol for The Southern Company is NYSE:SO
Does The Southern Company pay dividends?
Yes, The Southern Company pays dividends. The last payment was $0.74, with an ex-dividend date on November 17, 2025
What sector is The Southern Company in?
The Southern Company is in the Utilities sector
What industry is The Southern Company in?
The Southern Company is in the Electric industry
What country is The Southern Company based in?
The Southern Company is headquartered in United States
When did The Southern Company go public?
The Southern Company initial public offering (IPO) was on December 31, 1981
Is The Southern Company in the S&P 500?
Yes, The Southern Company is included in the S&P 500 index
Is The Southern Company in the NASDAQ 100?
No, The Southern Company is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index
Is The Southern Company in the Dow Jones?
No, The Southern Company is not included in the Dow Jones index
When was The Southern Company last earnings report?
The Southern Company's most recent earnings report was on October 30, 2025
When does The Southern Company report earnings?
The next expected earnings date for The Southern Company is February 19, 2026