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The Southern Company (SO)

NYSE

$94.95

$+2.39

(+2.58%)

The Southern Company (SO) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-14 00:57:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$104.55B
Open	$92.44
High	$100.83
Low	$26.48
Previous Close	$92.56
Price Change	$+2.39
Percentage Change	+2.58%
Volume	9M

The Southern Company (SO) Stock Price Today

The Southern Company (SO) is currently trading at $94.95 as of 2026-02-14 00:57:00, reflecting a +2.58% move ($+2.39) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned +680.54% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, The Southern Company has recorded a +10.95% price change, indicating a stable performance relative to the broader market.

The Southern Company (SO) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, The Southern Company has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $89.66 to the latest recorded price of $94.95, reflecting an intraday change of +2.58%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (9,113,977), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, SO has delivered a +680.54% return over the past month and a +10.95% change in the last 12 months, indicating a stable trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is The Southern Company (SO)?

Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 44 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.

The Southern Company Information

Industry	ELECTRIC SERVICES
Employees	28,600
Sector	ELECTRIC SERVICES
Company Website	https://www.southerncompany.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of The Southern Company?

The latest trading price for The Southern Company (Common Stock) is $ 94.95, compared with a previous closing price of $ 92.56. That means the stock has moved +2.58% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for SO can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is The Southern Company stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, SO has returned +680.54% over the past month, +0.82% over the last six months and +10.95% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe stable price momentum for The Southern Company stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does SO currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, The Southern Company has traded between a low of $ 83.09 and a high of $ 100.84. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether SO is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is The Southern Company classified by sector and industry?

The Southern Company is classified in the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector. In practice, this means The Southern Company is grouped with other companies that serve similar end-markets and operate under comparable competitive and regulatory conditions. For investors, knowing SO’s sector helps with portfolio diversification, peer comparisons, and understanding how broader trends affecting the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector could influence The Southern Company’s performance.

5.Where is The Southern Company listed and how large is it by market value?

The Southern Company is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalization of $ 104.55B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of The Southern Company's size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does SO's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 4.05 summarises how much profit The Southern Company has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track The Southern Company's financial performance over time?

To follow The Southern Company's financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how SO is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is The Southern Company expected to report earnings?

The Southern Company's next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for SO, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in The Southern Company's earnings reports?

The Southern Company's earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether SO is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about The Southern Company's results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on The Southern Company by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for SO on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does The Southern Company pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

The Southern Company Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 2.78 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0293 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor SO's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for SO?

Based on the latest earnings data, SO has a dividend yield of 0.0293 and a dividend payout ratio of 0.6869. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether The Southern Company is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings The Southern Company distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is The Southern Company?

The Southern Company is a publicly traded company in the ELECTRIC SERVICES industry within the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is SO valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

The Southern Company currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.86, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 4.05. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of The Southern Company's earnings. Comparing SO's P/E and EPS to those of other ELECTRIC SERVICES companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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1 SO = 94.95 USD