The Southern Company

NYSE:SO Rapport sur les actions

Capitalisation boursière : US$98.4b

Southern Croissance future

Future contrôle des critères 1/6

Southern devrait augmenter ses bénéfices et son chiffre d'affaires de 10.1% et de 6.2% par an respectivement. Le BPA devrait croître de de 8.2% par an. Le rendement des capitaux propres devrait être 13.5% dans 3 ans.

Informations clés

10.1%

Taux de croissance des bénéfices

8.21%

Taux de croissance du BPA

Electric Utilities croissance des bénéfices10.4%
Taux de croissance des recettes6.2%
Rendement futur des capitaux propres13.48%
Couverture par les analystes

Good

Dernière mise à jour18 Sep 2026

Mises à jour récentes de la croissance future

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Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11

Southern Company: ROIC, Electricity Pricing, EV/EBITDA All Agree; Buy

Summary Southern Company remains a core long-term utility holding, benefiting from favorable regulatory environments and disciplined management performance. SO offers a 3.4% yield, 24 years of dividend increases, and is positioned for higher dividend growth as Vogtle project headwinds abate. SO's TTM ROIC leads peers, with stock valuation among the sector's lowest and 3–5 year EPS growth expected at 6–8%. Key risks include rising interest rates and political focus on electricity affordability, but SO's pricing and regulatory positioning mitigate long-term threats. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Article d’analyse • Jun 18

Southern (SO) Stock Looks Fully Priced After Hatch Nuclear License Renewal

Southern (SO) stock is in focus after regulators approved a 20 year license renewal for the Edwin I. Hatch nuclear plant, extending operations at both reactors into the 2050s. See our latest analysis for Southern. Southern stock has eased in recent weeks, with the share price down 1.9% over the last day and 3.8% over 90 days. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 7.8% and 5 year total shareholder return of 81.1% point to momentum that has built over time alongside recent capital raising...
Mise à jour du récit • Jun 17

SO: Future Dividend Strength Will Reflect Data Center Power And Nuclear Progress

Analysts have maintained their price target on Southern at $101.34. This reflects unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following the latest review.
Mise à jour du récit • Jun 03

SO: Future Dividend Strength Will Reflect Rate Cuts And Dam Safety Progress

Analysts have trimmed Southern's price target slightly to $101.34 from $101.71, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that keep the overall valuation framework largely intact. What's in the News The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a Georgia Power rate reduction plan that is expected to save the typical residential customer about US$50 annually and deliver about US$285 million in total customer savings starting in June 2026, according to recent commission filings.
Mise à jour du récit • May 10

SO: Fair Outlook Will Weigh Dividend Support Against Dam Safety Progress

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Southern to $101.71 from $101.87 as small shifts in the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook, and future P/E estimates narrow their view of the upside from here. What's in the News Southern Company announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.76 per share on its common stock, payable June 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026, with the annualized dividend rate set at $3.04 per share (Key Developments).
Mise à jour du récit • Apr 23

SO: Fair View Will Reflect Dam Safety Progress And Dividend Support

Analysts now see Southern’s fair value edging to about $101.87 from roughly $101.24, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E. These changes slightly adjust the risk and return trade off you may want to watch.
Mise à jour du récit • Apr 07

SO: Fair View Will Reflect Dam Safety Progress And Stable Future P/E

Analysts have nudged their price target on Southern slightly higher to $101.24. This reflects small refinements to their models around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations.
Mise à jour du récit • Mar 23

SO: Fair Value View Will Reflect Dam Safety Compliance And Higher Future P/E

Analysts have lifted their price target for Southern by $1, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth expectations, a small adjustment to profit margin forecasts, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Southern Company Generation Hydro Services received a compliance letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Energy Projects Division of Dam Safety and Inspections for the Tallulah Falls Development of the North Georgia Project No. 2354-03, following a March 9, 2026 inspection conducted as part of the 12th Part 12D Independent Consultant’s Safety Inspection Comprehensive Assessment (Key Developments).
Mise à jour du récit • Mar 07

SO: Fair Value View Will Reflect Modest Revenue Gains And Higher Future P/E

Analysts have raised their price target on Southern to $100.24 from $98.13, reflecting updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated slightly higher to $100.24 from $98.13.
Mise à jour du récit • Feb 21

SO: Fair Value Outlook Will Balance Higher Profitability And Slightly Lower Future P/E

Analysts have reduced their price target for Southern by about $1, reflecting updated assumptions about fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value was reduced slightly from $99.23 to $98.13, reflecting updated model inputs.
Mise à jour du récit • Dec 04

SO: Composite Equity Units Offering Will Support Future Shareholder Value Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Southern by approximately $0.10 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and marginally less favorable long term valuation assumptions, while leaving core growth and profitability expectations essentially unchanged. What's in the News Southern has completed a $1.75 billion composite equity units offering, issuing 35 million equity derivative units priced at $50 per unit, with a $0.875 discount per security (Key Developments).
Mise à jour du récit • Nov 20

SO: Composite Units Offering Is Expected To Drive Shareholder Value Forward

Narrative Update on Southern Analysts have modestly revised their price target for Southern, lowering it by $1.12 per share. This change reflects updated assessments of discount rates, revenue growth, and margin projections.
Mise à jour du récit • Nov 05

SO: Recent Equity Offering and Improved Margins Will Shape Future Performance

Analysts have raised their price target for Southern from $100.08 to $100.45 per share. They cited slight improvements in projected profit margins while also noting a marginal reduction in expected revenue growth.
Mise à jour du récit • Oct 22

Analysts Lift Southern Price Target on Higher Revenue Growth Despite Lower Margins

Analysts have raised their price target for Southern from $97.15 to $100.08, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth that modestly outweigh a slight decrease in profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value has increased modestly, rising from $97.15 to $100.08.
Mise à jour du récit • Oct 08

Southeastern US Electrification And Renewables Will Expand Future Markets

Narrative Update on Southern: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Southern by $0.41 to $97.15. This adjustment reflects modest improvements in expected revenue growth, even though the profit margin forecast is marginally lower.
Seeking Alpha • Feb 21

Southern Company: Strong 2024 Earnings Reinforce Confidence In The Investment

Summary High-quality utility The Southern Company released its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results yesterday. In this update, I'll take a fresh look at Southern's operating fundamentals, focusing on customer relationships, energy demand, and profitability. I will also provide an update on debt and leverage, largely because of long-term interest rates, which appear rather unfazed by the Federal Reserve's recent rate-cutting measures. I will also touch on recent regulatory changes that should bode well for Southern's longer-term future. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 14

The Southern Company's Good Fuel Mix

Summary The Southern Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates in regulated utility sectors, primarily electricity but also natural gas. This $95.1 billion market cap company offers a 3.32% dividend. Its stock price increased due to its new nuclear units and heightened growth prospects in the electric utility sector generally. The company's beta is low at 0.51, showing less volatility compared to the overall market, typical for utilities. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 22

SOJF: A 6.5% Investment Grade Baby Bond IPO From The Southern Company

Summary The Southern Company's new 6.50% Junior Subordinated Notes — SOJF — are investment-grade, with a maturity date of 2085 and callable from 2030. SOJF offers a yield to maturity of 6.38% and is fairly priced compared to similar OTC-traded debt issues. SOJF is undervalued compared to similar exchange-traded debt issues, presenting a good diversification opportunity. SO's strong financials and consistent dividend history provide confidence in its ability to cover interest payments on this new debt. SOJF's market cap makes it a potential addition to the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index, influencing its market behavior. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 15

Southern Company: Solid Commercial Data Center Load Trends, Technical Support (Rating Upgrade)

Summary I am upgrading shares of The Southern Company due to a modest undervaluation and improved technical situation. Despite rising interest rates and natural disaster risks, SO's solid earnings growth and high dividend yield make it an attractive investment. SO's Q3 results were strong, with EPS beating estimates and revenue growth driven by higher utility revenues and AI demand. Technical analysis shows SO at key support levels, indicating a potential buying opportunity ahead of its Q4 earnings report next month. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 01

Southern Company: One Of The Best Utilities At A Lofty Price

Summary The Southern Company has shown remarkable resilience, with a 64% return over three years, driven by demand for energy and successful management of Hurricane Helene's impact. Despite challenges from inflation and rising interest rates, the company expects steady EPS growth of 5-7%, benefiting from economic activity in its operating areas. However, SO stock's current valuation at 23x earnings raises concerns, making it less appealing compared to other income-generating options in the sector. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Prévisions de croissance des bénéfices et des revenus

NYSE:SO - Estimations futures des analystes et données financières antérieures (USD Millions )
DateRecettesLes revenusFlux de trésorerie disponibleCash from OpMoy. Nombre d'analystes
12/31/202834,9746,27814113,16914
12/31/202732,7455,647-2,56512,25116
12/31/202630,9095,039-1,74810,65314
6/30/202630,1794,658-3,42810,651N/A
3/31/202630,1754,363-3,6259,778N/A
12/31/202529,5534,341-3,0949,802N/A
9/30/202528,9134,459-1,9319,378N/A
6/30/202528,3634,283-1,4049,220N/A
3/31/202527,8534,606-39,727N/A
12/31/202426,7244,4017259,788N/A
9/30/202426,4284,7225899,428N/A
6/30/202426,1344,608-5398,652N/A
3/31/202425,4194,243-1,0948,020N/A
12/31/202325,2533,976-1,6417,553N/A
9/30/202326,2553,034-2,1477,025N/A
6/30/202327,6533,085-3,1755,623N/A
3/31/202329,1113,354-2,9905,554N/A
12/31/202229,2793,524-1,8116,302N/A
9/30/202227,9993,396-1,8046,105N/A
6/30/202225,8593,024-6456,844N/A
3/31/202223,8512,290-9366,519N/A
12/31/202123,1132,393-1,6056,169N/A
9/30/202122,4632,995-9586,557N/A
6/30/202121,8453,147-1,1046,753N/A
3/31/202121,2673,386-7607,044N/A
12/31/202020,3753,119-1,0376,696N/A
9/30/202020,1723,173-1,6176,120N/A
6/30/202020,5473,237-1,4196,115N/A
3/31/202021,0253,523N/A5,931N/A
12/31/201921,4194,739N/A5,781N/A
9/30/201921,8424,576N/A6,242N/A
6/30/201922,0064,424N/A6,200N/A
3/31/201922,5353,372N/A6,180N/A
12/31/201823,4952,226N/A6,945N/A
9/30/201823,7862,443N/A6,727N/A
6/30/201823,8282,349N/A6,911N/A
3/31/201823,6321,122N/A7,007N/A
12/31/201723,031842N/A6,394N/A
9/30/201722,584544N/A5,849N/A
6/30/201722,647613N/A5,495N/A
3/31/201721,6752,617N/A4,912N/A
12/31/201619,8962,448N/A4,894N/A
9/30/201618,2832,522N/A5,482N/A
6/30/201617,4202,341N/A6,307N/A
3/31/201617,2982,348N/A6,239N/A
12/31/201517,4892,367N/A6,274N/A
9/30/201517,9382,379N/A6,216N/A

Prévisions de croissance des analystes

Taux de revenus par rapport au taux d'épargne: La croissance des bénéfices prévue de SO ( 10.1% par an) est supérieure au taux d'épargne ( 3.7% ).

Bénéfices vs marché: Les bénéfices de SO ( 10.1% par an) devraient croître plus lentement que le marché US ( 17.4% par an).

Croissance élevée des bénéfices: Les bénéfices de SO devraient augmenter, mais pas de manière significative.

Chiffre d'affaires vs marché: Le chiffre d'affaires de SO ( 6.2% par an) devrait croître plus lentement que le marché de US ( 13.5% par an).

Croissance élevée des revenus: Le chiffre d'affaires de SO ( 6.2% par an) devrait croître plus lentement que 20% par an.

Prévisions de croissance du bénéfice par action

Rendement futur des capitaux propres

ROE futur: Le retour sur capitaux propres de SO devrait être faible dans 3 ans ( 13.5 %).

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Analyse de l'entreprise et données financières

DonnéesDernière mise à jour (heure UTC)
Analyse de l'entreprise2026/09/20 01:18
Cours de l'action en fin de journée2026/09/18 00:00
Les revenus2026/06/30
Revenus annuels2025/12/31

Sources de données

Les données utilisées dans notre analyse de l'entreprise proviennent de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Les données suivantes sont utilisées dans notre modèle d'analyse pour générer ce rapport. Les données sont normalisées, ce qui peut entraîner un délai avant que la source ne soit disponible.

PaquetDonnéesCadre temporelExemple de source américaine *
Finances de l'entreprise10 ans
  • Compte de résultat
  • Tableau des flux de trésorerie
  • Bilan
Estimations consensuelles des analystes+3 ans
  • Prévisions financières
  • Objectifs de prix des analystes
Prix du marché30 ans
  • Cours des actions
  • Dividendes, scissions et actions
Propriété10 ans
  • Actionnaires principaux
  • Délits d'initiés
Gestion10 ans
  • L'équipe dirigeante
  • Conseil d'administration
Principaux développements10 ans
  • Annonces de l'entreprise

* Exemple pour les titres américains ; pour les titres non américains, des formulaires réglementaires et des sources équivalentes sont utilisés.

Sauf indication contraire, toutes les données financières sont basées sur une période annuelle mais mises à jour trimestriellement. C'est ce qu'on appelle les données des douze derniers mois (TTM) ou des douze derniers mois (LTM). En savoir plus.

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Indicateurs de l'industrie et du secteur

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Sources des analystes

The Southern Company est couverte par 30 analystes. 17 de ces analystes ont soumis les estimations de revenus ou de bénéfices utilisées comme données d'entrée dans notre rapport. Les soumissions des analystes sont mises à jour tout au long de la journée.

AnalysteInstitution
Jacob KilsteinArgus Research Company
Daniel FordBarclays
Nicholas CampanellaBarclays