Southern Company
Price: 94.02Company and Business Model
Southern Company is a leading energy provider in the United States, primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its core services include electric utility operations, natural gas distribution, and renewable energy initiatives. Major business segments encompass traditional electric utilities, gas distribution, and competitive energy businesses. The company generates revenue mainly from residential, commercial, and industrial electricity sales, alongside natural gas services.
Investment Profile
Southern Company presents a balanced investment profile, appealing to investors seeking a combination of growth and income through dividends. The stock offers a competitive dividend yield, which may attract income-focused investors, while its revenue growth indicates potential for capital appreciation. The company's established market position and stable cash flows contribute to a moderate risk profile.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 3.94 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- 20.3% ↑
- EPS surprise
- 9.1% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 1.1% stable
- Dividend yield
- 3.3% moderate last ex-date: 2026-05-18
Forecast impact
neutralTrack in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 00:46 | Hold | Buy | Stable dividend, moderate growth, recent performance mixed. |
| 2026-06-01 02:50 | Buy | Hold | Weak momentum and high risk; hold for dividends. |
| 2026-05-20 02:56 | Hold | Buy | Strong fundamentals and solid dividend yield support growth. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 13:39 | Truist Financial | Target Lowered | 103 → 100 | 91.93 |
| 2026-05-21 14:52 | Morgan Stanley | Target Lowered | 92 → 87 | 94.12 |
| 2026-05-01 12:31 | Mizuho Securities | Target Raised | 104 → 105 | 97.11 |