Southern Company (SO) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Southern Company Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $94.47
High: $95.79
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $80.46
High: $96.44
on January 6, 2025
on July 22, 2025
All-Time High: $96.44 on July 22, 2025
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$104.2B
EPS
3.87
P/E Ratio (TTM)
24.47
Forward P/E
21.92
P/B Ratio
3.06
PEG Ratio
21.92
Div. Yield
2.44%
ROE
11.23%
Beta
0.358
Debt to Equity
189.66
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
50.05%
Operating Margin
28.08%
Profit Margin
15.10%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
3.39%
Return on Equity (TTM)
11.23%
EBITDA
$13.4B
Net Income (TTM)
$4.3B
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$25.81
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.90%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-26.90%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$2.16
Current Dividend Yield
2.44%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.93%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$2.34
3-Year Total Dividends
$7.02
Ex-Dividend Date
February 18, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Company SO | 104.16B Large-cap | -0.32% | 3.76% | 4.85% | 10.74% | 15.38% | 9.09% | 21.21% | 76.79% |
| NextEra Energy NEE | 149.11B Large-cap | 2.86% | -0.07% | 5.99% | 3.89% | 1.12% | -6.52% | -19.96% | 3.27% |
| Duke Energy DUK | 97.45B Large-cap | 1.96% | 7.75% | 4.43% | 8.41% | 16.23% | 11.23% | 13.67% | 52.55% |
| American Electric AEP | 60.16B Large-cap | -0.95% | 8.21% | 6.95% | 11.57% | 22.36% | 15.35% | 8.40% | 35.62% |
| Dominion Energy D | 52.75B Large-cap | 2.32% | 9.75% | 12.38% | 11.75% | 13.62% | 13.48% | -25.38% | -21.61% |
| Exelon EXC | 45.77B Large-cap | 1.46% | 5.40% | 0.49% | 8.42% | 20.34% | 20.92% | -1.84% | 67.54% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.09%
Institutional Ownership
71.52%
Shares Short
31M
Short Ratio
5.49
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.78%
Average 10-Day Volume
6M
Average 90-Day Volume
5M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SO's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Southern Company reached a high of $96.44 (on July 22, 2025) and a low of $80.46 (on January 6, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for SO?
- Curious about Southern Company's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 104.16B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 24.47, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 21.92.
- Does SO pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Southern Company is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.44%, and the company has paid an average of $2.34 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Southern Company's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Southern Company, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return NextEra Energy
NEE149.11B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Electric -6.52% -19.96% Duke Energy
DUK97.45B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Electric 11.23% 13.67% American Electric
AEP60.16B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Electric 15.35% 8.40% Dominion Energy
D52.75B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Electric 13.48% -25.38% Exelon
EXC45.77B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Electric 20.92% -1.84% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Southern Company? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Southern Company's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 11.23%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 189.66, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 50.05%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for SO?
- Looking at Southern Company's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $28B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 7.90%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -26.90%.
- How much of SO stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Southern Company stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.09% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 71.52%.
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