Southern Company [SO] vs NextEra Energy [NEE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Southern Company
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NextEra Energy
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Southern Company wins in 11 metrics, NextEra Energy wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Southern Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Southern Company | NextEra Energy | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.47 | 25.23 | Southern Company |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.06 | 2.94 | NextEra Energy |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 189.66 | 152.94 | NextEra Energy |
| PEG Ratio | 21.92 | 19.68 | NextEra Energy |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.25 | 17.12 | Southern Company |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.10% | 22.85% | NextEra Energy |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 28.08% | 33.85% | NextEra Energy |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 28.08% | 33.85% | NextEra Energy |
| Return on Equity | 11.23% | 7.59% | Southern Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.39% | 2.71% | Southern Company |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $833.00M | $4.75B | NextEra Energy |
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% | 2.25% | Southern Company |
| 1-Year Return | 9.09% | -6.53% | Southern Company |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.67 | 5.76 | Southern Company |
| Enterprise Value | $177.05B | $250.71B | NextEra Energy |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.24 | 9.68 | Southern Company |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.05% | 64.12% | NextEra Energy |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $26 | $13 | Southern Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.87 | $2.87 | Southern Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.36 | 0.62 | Southern Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Southern Company vs NextEra Energy Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Company | -0.69% | -0.32% | 3.76% | 4.85% | 10.74% | 15.38% |
| NextEra Energy | -0.23% | 2.86% | -0.07% | 5.99% | 3.89% | 1.12% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Company | 9.09% | 21.21% | 76.79% | 104.38% | 164.20% | 176.95% |
| NextEra Energy | -6.53% | -19.97% | 3.25% | 165.59% | 456.50% | 595.49% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Southern Company vs NextEra Energy
| Metric | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $104.16B | $149.11B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 6,152,470 | 7,259,670 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,249,190 | 10,246,863 |
| Last Close | $94.69 | $72.41 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.46 - $96.44 | $61.72 - $86.10 |
| % from 52W High | -1.81% | -15.90% |
| All-Time High | $96.44 (Jul 22, 2025) | $93.73 (Dec 27, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.81% | -22.75% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.27% | 0.25% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.28% | 0.34% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 189.66 | 152.94 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $30.92 | $24.67 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.15 | $0.84 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $9.22B | $12.21B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,096,749,952 | $-13,566,249,984 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.44% | 2.25% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.16 | $1.61 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Southern Company vs NextEra Energy
| Metric | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.47 | 25.23 |
| Forward P/E | 21.92 | 19.68 |
| PEG Ratio | 21.92 | 19.68 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.67 | 5.76 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.06 | 2.94 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $104.16B | $149.11B |
| Enterprise Value | $177.05B | $250.71B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.24 | 9.68 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.25 | 17.12 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.36 | 0.62 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $30.92 | $24.67 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Southern Company vs NextEra Energy
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $6.97B | $6.70B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.48B | $2.40B |
| Gross Profit | $3.49B | $4.30B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.76B | $1.89B |
| EBITDA | $3.39B | $4.07B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $1.14B | $1.38B |
| Income Tax | $289.00M | $-256.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $853.00M | $1.64B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.33B | $2.42B |
| Total Current Assets | $11.82B | $12.65B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $13.77B | $22.86B |
| Long-Term Debt | $64.24B | $79.81B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $37.22B | $60.37B |
| Retained Earnings | $14.29B | $32.61B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.01B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.94B | $1.06B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-2.44B | $-153.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1.19B | $268.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-876.00M | $-3.70B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 30.51M | 35.85M |
| Short Ratio | 5.49 | 2.97 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 6,152,470 | 7,259,670 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,249,190 | 10,246,863 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.10B | 2.06B |
| Float Shares | 1.10B | 2.06B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.72% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Southern Company vs NextEra Energy
| Metric | SO | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.16 | $1.61 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.44% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.34 | $1.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.93% | 0.68% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $7.02 | $4.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |