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SO

Southern Company

NYSE: SO · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC

$93.80
+0.33% today

Updated 2026-04-24

Market cap
$105.39B
P/E ratio
23.85
P/S ratio
3.57x
EPS (TTM)
$3.92
Dividend yield
3.13%
52W range
$80 – $100
Volume
5.8M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

54
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
5.0
Quality
C+
6.0
Profitability
B
3.3
Valuation
D
/9
Piotroski F-Score
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →203 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$101.55
+8.26%
12-Month target
$94.42
+0.66%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$71.61
Margin of safety
-30.55%
1 Strong Buy7 Buy13 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

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Strengths
+ Revenue growth 10.10% QoQ
Risks
- Negative free cash flow $-1.86B
- 30.55% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$29.28B$25.25B$26.72B$29.55B$29.55B$32.0B
Net income$3.54B$3.98B$4.40B$4.34B$416.00M
EPS$3.92$4.71
Free cash flow$-1.62B$-1.54B$833.00M$-3.59B$-1.86B
Profit margin12.07%15.74%16.47%14.69%14.70%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-01TURNER, JOHN M JRBuy787$96.94
2026-04-01THOMAS, LIZANNEBuy464$96.94
2026-04-01SVINICKI, KRISTINE LBuy464$96.94

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
SO$105.39B544.06.03.35.0-30.55%Buy
NEE$198.69B677.37.55.03.0Strong Buy
CEG$113.58B434.06.52.76.0-46.25%Hold
DUK$99.04B594.07.03.33.0-62.33%Buy
NGG$86.96B502.06.55.74.0Buy
AEP$73.23B604.07.03.33.5-59.62%Buy

Smart narrative

Southern Company trades at $93.80. representing a P/E of 23.85x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 54/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $29.55B. with profit margins at 14.70%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $71.61.

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Company's stock price?
Southern Company (SO) trades at $93.80.
Is Southern Company overvalued?
Smart Value Score 54/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $71.61.
What is the price target of Southern Company (SO)?
The analyst target price is $101.55, representing +8.3% upside from the current price of $93.80.
What is the intrinsic value of Southern Company (SO)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $71.61, a -30.6% margin of safety versus $93.80.
What is the future stock price of SO by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Southern Company could reach $428.78 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Southern Company's revenue?
TTM revenue is $29.55B.

Company info

SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio3.57x
ROE11.00%
Beta0.41
50D MA$95.67
200D MA$92.66
Shares out1.13B
Float1.12B
Short ratio
Avg volume5.8M

Performance

1 week-0.02%
1 month-2.16%
3 months+6.05%
YTD+7.21%
1 year
3 years
5 years