The Southern Company
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $105.99B
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.76
- Forward P/E
- 20.79
- Dividend yield
- 3.20%
- 52-week range
- $81.69$99.58
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 6.33M
The Southern Company (SO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $92.68 - $94.04 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $99.58 |
| 52-Week Low | $81.69 |
| Open | $93.68 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.10M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 6.33M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 30.18B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 4.66B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -3.27B |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.15 |
| Profit Margin | 15.43% |
| Operating Margin | 24.21% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.77% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.91 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.20% |
| Payout Ratio | 72.28% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 105.99B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1.14B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.76 |
| Forward P/E | 20.79 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.51 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.68 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
| 50-Day MA | $87.73 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $92.22 |
| 1-Year Change | −2.42% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Southern Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Southern Company (SO) has a market capitalization of $105.99B. The stock trades at 22.8× trailing earnings, 20.8× forward earnings and 3.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $4.66B on revenue of $30.18B (a 15.4% profit margin) and burned $3.27B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 6.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $2.98B in cash and securities against $75.58B of debt, a net debt position of $72.60B.
The Southern Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.00 per share a year, a 3.20% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 72% payout ratio and 25 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 2.4% over the past year. At $92.89 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $81.69 to $99.58, above its 200-day moving average of $92.22.
Based on 15 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $94.73, 2.0% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Southern Company
What is the current stock price for SO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, SO stock trades at $92.89. The 52-week range is $81.69–$99.58, with a day range of $92.68–$94.04.
What is the P/E ratio for SO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Southern Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 22.8, meaning investors pay $22.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 20.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector.
Does SO pay dividends?
Yes, The Southern Company pays a 3.20% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($3.00 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 72.3%. The next ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for SO?
Based on ratings from 15 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for SO is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $94.73, a 2.0% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $92.89.
What is the market cap of SO?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Southern Company's market capitalization is $105.99B, classifying it as a large-cap company. The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.