The Southern Company (SO) Stock
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About The Southern Company
The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assets includes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
CEO: Christopher C. Womack. Company website
SO — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SO stock price today?
The Southern Company (SO) trades at $85.52, down 1.43% on the day, as of Sep 20, 2026 14:59 UTC.
What is The Southern Company's market cap?
The Southern Company has a market capitalisation of $98.38B, calculated from the live SO share price and shares outstanding.
What is the P/E ratio of SO?
SO trades at a trailing P/E of 20.66, from earnings per share of $4.14 over the last twelve months.
How much revenue does The Southern Company make?
The Southern Company generated revenue of $30.18B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 3.26 times sales.
Does SO pay a dividend?
Yes. The Southern Company pays a dividend yielding 3.33% on the current share price.
What is the 52-week range for SO?
SO has traded between $83.80 and $100.84 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 15.2% below that high.
Is The Southern Company profitable?
Yes. The Southern Company keeps 15.43% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.
What is the analyst price target for SO?
Wall Street analysts rate SO Hold, with an average price target of $97.00, 13.4% above the current price.
What sector is The Southern Company in?
The Southern Company is classified under the Utilities sector and the Regulated Electric industry, and is domiciled in US.
Who is the CEO of The Southern Company?
Christopher C. Womack is the chief executive of The Southern Company, which employs 29,651 people.
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