$95.54▲ 2.03 (2.17%)
Real-time prices · US MarketsQ·Score
Hold
5.9 / 10
Strong profitability with 15% net profit margins.
cautious analyst consensus — few Buy ratings.
Quality
6.6
Health
5.3
Growth
5.9
Valuation
6.5
Sentiment
4.4
Analyst Target
$101.45
▲ +6.2% from current
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Fundamentals
Trailing P/E
24.4×
price-to-earnings
Forward P/E
19.4×
next 12 months est.
Market Cap
$107.7B
market capitalization
Div Yield
3.25%
dividend yield
Profit Margin
14.7%
net profit margin
Gross Margin
48.5%
revenue minus COGS
ROE
11.0%
return on equity
Beta
0.41
vs S&P 500
Price / Book
—
P/B ratio
52-Week Range
$83 — $101
annual min — max
EPS — Estimate vs Actual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SO a good stock to buy right now?
Based on our Q·Score of 5.9/10, Southern Company (The) is rated "Hold". Strong profitability with 15% net profit margins. Main risk to consider: cautious analyst consensus — few Buy ratings. This analysis is based on fundamentals, analyst consensus, and valuation data, and should not be considered financial advice.
What is the analyst price target for SO?
The consensus price target for SO is $101.45, based on the recommendations of 19 Wall Street analysts. This implies 6.2% upside from the current price of $95.54.
Is SO overvalued or undervalued?
Southern Company (The) (SO) appears fairly valued at current levels relative to analyst targets and sector peers. It trades at a 19.4× forward P/E ratio. Analysts see 6% upside to their $101.45 consensus target.
What is Southern Company (The)'s profit margin?
Southern Company (The) has a net profit margin of 14.7%, which is solid for most industries. Its gross margin stands at 48.5%, reflecting a more cost-intensive business model.
What is SO's dividend yield?
Southern Company (The) currently offers a dividend yield of 3.25%, which provides a solid income stream for dividend-focused investors. Dividend yields can change based on price movements and company payout decisions.
Is Southern Company (The)'s revenue growing?
Southern Company (The) is reporting solid revenue growth of 10.1% year-over-year. However, earnings declined 22.1%, which warrants monitoring.
How much debt does Southern Company (The) have?
Southern Company (The) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91×, reflecting a moderately high debt load — watch cash flow coverage. Its current ratio is 0.65×, suggesting it should be monitored for near-term liquidity.