Southern Company (SO) Financial Analysis & Valuation | Quarter Chart

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates through Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services segments. The company also develops, constructs, acq... more
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distrib... more

Company facts

Reported company information and share structure.

Company Share structure
Market Cap$109.63BExchangeNYSE
SectorUtilitiesIndustryRegulated Electric
CountryUSCEOChristopher C. Womack
IPO Date1981-12-31CAGR3.74%
Employees29,800Websitewww.southerncompany.com
Div. Yield2.26%Payout Ratio70%
Buy Back YieldTotal Yield2.26%
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Key metrics

Reported fundamentals and market-derived technical indicators.

Fundamentals Technicals
Enterprise Value$186.56BP/E Ratio22.2
Forward P/E19.78PEG Ratio-31.09
P/S Ratio4.92P/B Ratio3.98
P/CF Ratio15.12P/FCF Ratio-38.82
EPS$4.38EPS Growth 1Y-6.24%
EPS Growth 3Y26.53%EPS Growth 5Y22.57%
Revenue Growth 1Y8.33%Gross Margin0.43%
Operating Margin0.24%Profit Margin0.14%
ROE0.12%ROA0.03%
ROCE0.05%Current Ratio0.65
Quick Ratio0.44Cash Ratio0.06
Debt/Equity2.05Interest Coverage2.16
Altman Z Score1.03Piotroski Score5

Southern Company (SO) valuation & financials

Southern Company (SO) has a market capitalization of $109.63B and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.2. It operates in the Utilities sector (Regulated Electric).

Southern Company's revenue grew +8.3% over the last year.

Southern Company's next earnings report is scheduled for July 30, 2026 before market open; analysts estimate EPS of $1.00.

📈 Analysts estimate SO EPS of $1.00 for the upcoming quarter. See Southern Company revenue & EPS analyst forecasts for the next four quarters with Quarter Chart Premium.

Southern Company (SO) — frequently asked questions

When does Southern Company (SO) report earnings next?

Southern Company is expected to report earnings on July 30, 2026 before market open. Analysts estimate EPS of $1.00.

What is Southern Company's market cap?

Southern Company (SO) has a market capitalization of $109.63B.

What is SO's P/E ratio?

Southern Company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.2, with trailing twelve-month EPS of $4.38.

How fast is Southern Company growing?

Southern Company's revenue grew +8.3% over the last year.

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