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
C5.0
Quality
C+6.0
Profitability
B3.3
Valuation
D—/9
Piotroski F-Score
—
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Altman Z-Score
—
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Industry rank
—
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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
X-Ray snapshot
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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (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 margin | 12.07% | 15.74% | 16.47% | 14.69% | 14.70% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | TURNER, JOHN M JR | Buy | 787 | $96.94 |
| 2026-04-01 | THOMAS, LIZANNE | Buy | 464 | $96.94 |
| 2026-04-01 | SVINICKI, KRISTINE L | Buy | 464 | $96.94 |
Peer comparison
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—