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Southern Company (The) (SO)

$91.52

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Key data on SO

Market cap

$105.28B

EPS

4.15

P/E ratio

20.7

Price to sales

3.28

Dividend yield

3.322%

Beta

0.311314

Price on SO

Previous close

$92.65

Today's open

$92.37

Day's range

$91.28 - $92.88

52 week range

$81.69 - $99.58

Profile about SO

CEO

Christopher C. Womack

Employees

29800

Headquarters

Atlanta, GA

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Shares outstanding

1.15B

Issue type

Common Stock

SO industries and sectors

Utilities

Regulated Utilities

News on SO

Investors Heavily Search Southern Company (The) (SO): Here is What You Need to Know

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Southern Co. (SO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Zacks Investment Research • 10 hours ago

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Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Southern Co. (SO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Zacks Investment Research • 9 hours ago

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Got $3,000? 2 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy as Data Centers Scramble for Electricity.

Hyperscale data centers require vast amounts of power, benefiting the companies that can supply it. Southern Company has secured large load contracts with OpenAI and Alphabet through its subsidiary, Georgia Power.

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The Motley Fool • 15 hours ago

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Southern Co. (SO) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Southern Co. (SO) concluded the recent trading session at $91.52, signifying a -1.22% move from its prior day's close.

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

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5 Utility Stocks Paying Reliable Income Without the Dividend Risk

Utilities are a natural fit for retirees who want income they can count on. State regulators set the rates these companies charge, so their earnings move more steadily than in most high-yield parts of the market.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 28, 2026

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The Energy Transition in 5 Numbers: Where Solar, Nuclear, and Gas Stand Heading Into 2027

Global energy demand is set to grow 3.8% next year, above the 10-year average growth rate. Solar is a fast-growing energy source that will help meet much of the increased demand in 2027.

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The Motley Fool • Oct 28, 2026

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5 Overlooked Blue-Chip High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in November

While investors chase AI momentum plays, five income businesses in insurance, banking, and regulated utilities have quietly raised their dividends and kept earnings well above what they pay out.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 27, 2026

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NEE vs. SO: Which Utility Stock Could Deliver Stronger Growth Ahead?

NextEra Energy and Southern Company compete on earnings growth, capital spending, debt, dividends and valuation.

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026

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These 5 Dividend Stocks Raised Their Payouts. Are They Worth Buying in November?

Five companies quietly raised their dividends in 2026, but a record cash year, a debt-free balance sheet, and a 19-year streak of increases tell very different stories about which payouts can survive the next economic shock.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 26, 2026

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Top 3 Utilities Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter

As of Oct. 23, 2026, three stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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Benzinga • Oct 23, 2026

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