Southern Future Growth
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Southern is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 5.5% and 3.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 4.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.4% in 3 years.
Key information
5.5%
Earnings growth rate
4.8%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities earnings growth | 9.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.6% |
| Future return on equity | 14.4% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 12 Nov 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Southern Company: One Of The Best Utilities At A Lofty Price
Nov 01Here's Why We Think Southern (NYSE:SO) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Oct 28
Southern Company Could Be Dead Money For The Foreseeable Future
Oct 08The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Sep 30The Southern Company: Time To Lock In Gains
Sep 28Is Southern (NYSE:SO) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 02Returns On Capital At Southern (NYSE:SO) Have Stalled
Aug 21The AI Factor: Southern Company's Pricey Power Play
Aug 19Do Southern's (NYSE:SO) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Jul 28Why Southern Company Will Beat Guidance
Jul 09The Southern Company Electric Utility Generates 3.7% Yield
Jul 02Subdued Growth No Barrier To The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) Price
Jun 23The Southern Company: A Premium Valuation With Lukewarm Growth
May 24The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Shares Could Be 31% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
May 22The Southern Company Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 06Does Southern (NYSE:SO) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Apr 18Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Southern (NYSE:SO)
Mar 24Southern Company: How One Of The Best Utilities Could Return Over 10% Per Year
Mar 13Southern (NYSE:SO) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Mar 11Is There An Opportunity With The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) 22% Undervaluation?
Feb 13The Southern Company: Onboarding New Nuclear Plants
Feb 09Southern Company: It's Almost Time To Buy This Proven 4%-Yielding Utility
Jan 25The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Jan 15Southern Company: The Pros And Cons Of A Stock And Bond Investment
Dec 21Returns At Southern (NYSE:SO) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Dec 13The Southern Company: A Solid Company, But Still Overvalued
Nov 164%-Yielding Southern Company Is A Utility Gem
Nov 03The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 41% Above Its Share Price
Nov 02Southern Company: Hold This Stock For Stable Dividend Yield
Oct 11Southern (NYSE:SO) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Oct 06Southern Company Looks Interesting Yielding Over 4%, Down 19% From Its Highs
Sep 29Returns On Capital At Southern (NYSE:SO) Have Stalled
Sep 08Southern Company: Long-Term Buy For One Of The Sector's Best Regulatory Profiles
Aug 04The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price
Jul 24We Think Southern (NYSE:SO) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Jun 26Even With End Of The Vogtle Saga, Southern Co. Is A Hold
Jun 26Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Southern (NYSE:SO)
May 30Southern Company: A Solid Company With Bright Future, But Overvalued
May 23Are Investors Undervaluing The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) By 39%?
Mar 20Here's Why Southern (NYSE:SO) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Mar 06Southern Company prices $1.5B in principal amount of convertible senior notes
Feb 24Southern (NYSE:SO) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Feb 20The Southern Company Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 15Southern Company: Favorable Outlook For 2023
Feb 09Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 28,350 | 5,121 | 1,002 | 10,906 | 13 |
| 12/31/2025 | 27,502 | 4,770 | 1,128 | 10,706 | 14 |
| 12/31/2024 | 26,702 | 4,426 | 678 | 9,729 | 11 |
| 9/30/2024 | 26,428 | 4,722 | 589 | 9,428 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 26,134 | 4,608 | -539 | 8,652 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 25,419 | 4,243 | -1,094 | 8,020 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 25,253 | 3,976 | -1,641 | 7,553 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 26,255 | 3,034 | -2,147 | 7,025 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 27,653 | 3,085 | -3,175 | 5,623 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 29,111 | 3,354 | -2,990 | 5,554 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 29,279 | 3,524 | -1,811 | 6,302 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 27,999 | 3,396 | -1,804 | 6,105 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 25,859 | 3,024 | -645 | 6,844 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 23,851 | 2,290 | -936 | 6,519 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 23,113 | 2,393 | -1,605 | 6,169 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 22,463 | 2,995 | -958 | 6,557 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 21,845 | 3,147 | -1,104 | 6,753 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 21,267 | 3,386 | -760 | 7,044 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 20,375 | 3,119 | -1,037 | 6,696 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 20,172 | 3,173 | -1,617 | 6,120 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 20,547 | 3,237 | -1,419 | 6,115 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 21,025 | 3,523 | -1,738 | 5,931 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 21,419 | 4,739 | -2,008 | 5,781 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 21,842 | 4,576 | -1,551 | 6,242 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 22,006 | 4,424 | -1,604 | 6,200 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 22,535 | 3,372 | -1,859 | 6,180 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 23,495 | 2,226 | -1,242 | 6,945 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 23,786 | 2,443 | -1,442 | 6,727 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 23,828 | 2,349 | N/A | 6,911 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 23,632 | 1,122 | N/A | 7,007 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 23,031 | 842 | N/A | 6,394 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 22,584 | 544 | N/A | 5,849 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 22,647 | 613 | N/A | 5,495 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 21,675 | 2,617 | N/A | 4,912 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 19,896 | 2,448 | N/A | 4,894 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 18,283 | 2,522 | N/A | 5,482 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 17,420 | 2,341 | N/A | 6,307 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 17,298 | 2,348 | N/A | 6,239 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 17,489 | 2,367 | N/A | 6,274 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 17,938 | 2,379 | N/A | 6,216 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 17,876 | 2,139 | N/A | 5,852 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 18,006 | 2,120 | N/A | 5,625 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 18,467 | 1,963 | N/A | 5,815 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 18,377 | 2,094 | N/A | 6,373 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 18,055 | 2,228 | N/A | 6,220 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 17,834 | 1,914 | N/A | 6,463 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 17,087 | 1,644 | N/A | 6,097 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: SO's forecast earnings growth (5.5% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).
Earnings vs Market: SO's earnings (5.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.4% per year).
High Growth Earnings: SO's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: SO's revenue (3.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9% per year).
High Growth Revenue: SO's revenue (3.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: SO's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.4%).