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The Southern Company
$88.99-- (--)
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The Southern Company (SO) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Day's Range$88.10 - $89.34
52-Week High$100.84
52-Week Low$83.80
Open$88.16
Volume6.25M
Average Volume (3M)5.77M
Market Cap100.53B
Shares Outstanding1.14B
P/E Ratio (TTM)21.59
Forward P/E19.72
Price to Sales (P/S)3.33
Price to Book (P/B)2.54
EV/EBITDA11.99
Revenue (TTM)30.18B
Net Income (TTM)4.66B
Free Cash Flow (TTM)-3.27B
EPS (TTM)$4.15
Profit Margin15.43%
Operating Margin24.21%
Return on Equity (ROE)11.77%
Debt to Equity1.91
50-Day MA$93.22
200-Day MA$92.40
52-Week Change-2.03%
Annual Dividend$3.00
Dividend Yield3.37%
Payout Ratio72.28%
Last Dividend Ex-DateAug 17, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About The Southern Company

What is the current stock price for SO?

As of the latest trading session, SO stock trades at $88.99. The 52-week range is $83.80–$100.84, with a day range of $88.10–$89.33.

What is the P/E ratio for SO?

The Southern Company's trailing P/E ratio is 21.6, meaning investors pay $21.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 19.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector.

Does SO pay dividends?

Yes, The Southern Company pays a 3.37% annual dividend yield ($3.00 per share). The payout ratio is 72.3%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-17.

What do analysts recommend for SO?

Based on 2 analysts, the consensus for SO is Sell.

What is the market cap of SO?

The Southern Company's market capitalization is $101.54B, classifying it as a large-cap company. The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.