The Southern Co. (SO) News & Corporate Actions | Announcements, Board Meetings, Splits, Bonuses, Rights Issues

{
  "main_header": {
    "sid": 1160860,
    "name": "The Southern Co.",
    "stock_name": "The Southern Co.",
    "full_name": "The Southern Co.",
    "name_url": "stocks-analysis/the-southern-co",
    "exchange": 207,
    "exchangecode": "NYS",
    "country_id": 2,
    "currency": "USD",
    "cmp": "87.33",
    "chg": -0.65,
    "chgp": "-0.74%",
    "dir": -1,
    "prev_price": "87.98",
    "mcapval": "100,008.13",
    "mcap": "Large Cap",
    "scripcode": "",
    "symbol": "",
    "ind_name": "Power",
    "ind_code": 4705,
    "indexname": "S&P 500",
    "isin": "US8425871071",
    "curr_date": "Dec 04",
    "curr_time": "",
    "bse_nse_vol": "5.62 M",
    "exc_status": "Active",
    "traded_date": "Dec 04, 2025",
    "traded_date_str": "2025 12 04",
    "score": "",
    "scoreText": "",
    "Live": 0,
    "market_time": 0,
    "is_blur": 1,
    "is_blur_class": "blur-registerF-score-header",
    "is_blur_url": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/mojofeed/register?redirect=/stocks-analysis/the-southern-co-1160860-207&utm_source=Spage_Header_Score",
    "mojoone": {
      "ismore": 0
    }
  },
  "news": {
    "results": [
      {
        "title": "Is The Southern Co. overvalued or undervalued?",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/is-the-southern-co-overvalued-or-undervalued-3637471",
        "imagepath": "",
        "date": "2025-10-21 12:02:57",
        "description": "As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Southern Co. moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a slight improvement in its valuation outlook. The company appears to be overvalued based on its current metrics, with a P/E ratio of 23, a Price to Book Value of 2.87, and an EV to EBITDA of 12.96. In comparison, peers such as NextEra Energy, Inc. have a higher P/E of 34.85, while American Electric Power Co., Inc. shows a more favorable P/E of 16.05, suggesting that The Southern Co. is priced at a premium relative to some competitors.\n\nThe Southern Co. has delivered a year-to-date return of 18.80%, outperforming the S&P 500's return of 13.30% during the same period, but it lags behind the index over longer horizons, particularly in the 3-year and 5-year comparisons. Overall, these factors reinforce the view that The Southern Co. is overvalued in the current market environment...."
      },
      {
        "title": "The Southern Company Experiences Revision in Its Stock Evaluation Amid Market Dynamics",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/southern-companys-valuation-grade-downgraded-from-very-expensive-to-expensive-3640932",
        "imagepath": "https://i.marketsmojo.com/newsimg/2025/10/TheSouthernCo_valuationdot_3640932.png",
        "date": "2025-10-20 16:56:38",
        "description": "The Southern Company has adjusted its valuation, showcasing a P/E ratio of 23 and a price-to-book value of 2.87. With a dividend yield of 3.26% and competitive metrics compared to peers, its year-to-date performance exceeds the S&P 500, though longer-term returns are less favorable."
      },
      {
        "title": "Is The Southern Co. overvalued or undervalued?",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/is-the-southern-co-overvalued-or-undervalued-3634340",
        "imagepath": "",
        "date": "2025-10-20 12:20:40",
        "description": "As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Southern Co. moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a slight improvement in its perceived value. The company is currently considered overvalued based on its valuation ratios, including a P/E ratio of 23, a Price to Book Value of 2.87, and an EV to EBITDA of 12.96. In comparison to peers, The Southern Co. has a higher P/E ratio than American Electric Power Co., Inc. at 16.05 and Duke Energy Corp. at 18.96, which suggests that it is trading at a premium relative to some competitors.\n\nIn terms of recent performance, The Southern Co. has underperformed the S&P 500 over the 1-week period with a return of -0.50% compared to the index's 1.70%, but it has outperformed over the year-to-date with an 18.80% return versus the S&P 500's 13.30%. Overall, the combination of high valuation ratios and mixed recent performance suggests that The Southern Co. may n..."
      },
      {
        "title": "Is The Southern Co. overvalued or undervalued?",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/is-the-southern-co-overvalued-or-undervalued-3631881",
        "imagepath": "",
        "date": "2025-10-19 11:58:16",
        "description": "As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Southern Co. has moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a slight improvement in perceived value. The company is considered overvalued based on its current metrics. The P/E ratio stands at 23, while the EV to EBITDA ratio is 12.96, and the PEG ratio is 3.02, all suggesting that the stock is priced higher relative to its earnings and growth potential compared to peers.\n\nIn comparison to its peers, The Southern Co. has a P/E ratio of 25.19, which is higher than American Electric Power Co., Inc. at 16.05, indicating a significant premium. Additionally, Constellation Energy Corp. shows an EV to EBITDA of 15.42, further highlighting the relative overvaluation of The Southern Co. Despite a strong year-to-date return of 18.80% compared to the S&P 500's 13.30%, the longer-term performance shows a stark underperformance, with a 3-year return of 52.15% ver..."
      },
      {
        "title": "The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at $100.24",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/the-southern-co-hits-new-52-week-high-at-10024-3626554",
        "imagepath": "https://i.marketsmojo.com/newsimg/2025/10/TheSouthernCo_priceRelatedfactors_3626554.png",
        "date": "2025-10-16 18:05:01",
        "description": "The Southern Co. has achieved a new 52-week high of USD 100.24, reflecting a strong performance with a 26.28% increase over the past year. With a market cap of around USD 100 billion, the company features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%."
      },
      {
        "title": "The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at $99.81",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/the-southern-co-hits-new-52-week-high-at-9981-3622685",
        "imagepath": "https://i.marketsmojo.com/newsimg/2025/10/TheSouthernCo_priceRelatedfactors_3622685.png",
        "date": "2025-10-15 16:38:47",
        "description": "The Southern Co. achieved a new 52-week high of USD 99.81 on October 14, 2025, reflecting a strong performance with a 26.23% increase over the past year. The company, with a market cap of USD 100 billion, features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%."
      },
      {
        "title": "The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at $98.42",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/the-southern-co-hits-new-52-week-high-at-9842-3620056",
        "imagepath": "https://i.marketsmojo.com/newsimg/2025/10/TheSouthernCo_priceRelatedfactors_3620056.png",
        "date": "2025-10-14 18:36:28",
        "description": "The Southern Co. achieved a new 52-week high of USD 98.42 on October 13, 2025, reflecting a strong performance with a 24.2% increase over the past year. The company, with a market cap of USD 100 billion, has a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%."
      },
      {
        "title": "The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at USD 98.35",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/the-southern-co-hits-new-52-week-high-at-usd-9835-3617557",
        "imagepath": "https://i.marketsmojo.com/newsimg/2025/10/TheSouthernCo_priceRelatedfactors_3617557.png",
        "date": "2025-10-13 17:23:43",
        "description": "The Southern Co. has achieved a new 52-week high, reflecting its strong performance with a 24.46% increase over the past year. With a market capitalization of USD 100 billion, the company features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%, highlighting its financial health and appeal to investors."
      },
      {
        "title": "The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at USD 96.79",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/the-southern-co-hits-new-52-week-high-at-usd-9679-3607931",
        "imagepath": "https://i.marketsmojo.com/newsimg/2025/10/TheSouthernCo_priceRelatedfactors_3607931.png",
        "date": "2025-10-09 19:51:45",
        "description": "The Southern Co. has achieved a new 52-week high of USD 96.79, reflecting a strong performance with a 21.79% increase over the past year. With a market cap of around USD 100 billion, the company features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%."
      }
    ],
    "total": 25,
    "sid": "1160860",
    "stock_news_url": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/the-southern-co-1160860"
  },
  "announcements": "",
  "corporate_actions": {
    "msg": "No corporate action Found"
  }
}

News and Views

Is The Southern Co. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-10-21 12:02:57

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Southern Co. moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a slight improvement in its valuation outlook. The company appears to be overvalued based on its current metrics, with a P/E ratio of 23, a Price to Book Value of 2.87, and an EV to EBITDA of 12.96. In comparison, peers such as NextEra Energy, Inc. have a higher P/E of 34.85, while American Electric Power Co., Inc. shows a more favorable P/E of 16.05, suggesting that The Southern Co. is priced at a premium relative to some competitors. The Southern Co. has delivered a year-to-date return of 18.80%, outperforming the S&P 500's return of 13.30% during the same period, but it lags behind the index over longer horizons, particularly in the 3-year and 5-year comparisons. Overall, these factors reinforce the view that The Southern Co. is overvalued in the current market environment....

The Southern Company Experiences Revision in Its Stock Evaluation Amid Market Dynamics

2025-10-20 16:56:38

The Southern Company has adjusted its valuation, showcasing a P/E ratio of 23 and a price-to-book value of 2.87. With a dividend yield of 3.26% and competitive metrics compared to peers, its year-to-date performance exceeds the S&P 500, though longer-term returns are less favorable.

Is The Southern Co. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-10-20 12:20:40

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Southern Co. moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a slight improvement in its perceived value. The company is currently considered overvalued based on its valuation ratios, including a P/E ratio of 23, a Price to Book Value of 2.87, and an EV to EBITDA of 12.96. In comparison to peers, The Southern Co. has a higher P/E ratio than American Electric Power Co., Inc. at 16.05 and Duke Energy Corp. at 18.96, which suggests that it is trading at a premium relative to some competitors. In terms of recent performance, The Southern Co. has underperformed the S&P 500 over the 1-week period with a return of -0.50% compared to the index's 1.70%, but it has outperformed over the year-to-date with an 18.80% return versus the S&P 500's 13.30%. Overall, the combination of high valuation ratios and mixed recent performance suggests that The Southern Co. may n...

Is The Southern Co. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-10-19 11:58:16

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Southern Co. has moved from very expensive to expensive, indicating a slight improvement in perceived value. The company is considered overvalued based on its current metrics. The P/E ratio stands at 23, while the EV to EBITDA ratio is 12.96, and the PEG ratio is 3.02, all suggesting that the stock is priced higher relative to its earnings and growth potential compared to peers. In comparison to its peers, The Southern Co. has a P/E ratio of 25.19, which is higher than American Electric Power Co., Inc. at 16.05, indicating a significant premium. Additionally, Constellation Energy Corp. shows an EV to EBITDA of 15.42, further highlighting the relative overvaluation of The Southern Co. Despite a strong year-to-date return of 18.80% compared to the S&P 500's 13.30%, the longer-term performance shows a stark underperformance, with a 3-year return of 52.15% ver...

The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at $100.24

2025-10-16 18:05:01

The Southern Co. has achieved a new 52-week high of USD 100.24, reflecting a strong performance with a 26.28% increase over the past year. With a market cap of around USD 100 billion, the company features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%.

The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at $99.81

2025-10-15 16:38:47

The Southern Co. achieved a new 52-week high of USD 99.81 on October 14, 2025, reflecting a strong performance with a 26.23% increase over the past year. The company, with a market cap of USD 100 billion, features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%.

The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at $98.42

2025-10-14 18:36:28

The Southern Co. achieved a new 52-week high of USD 98.42 on October 13, 2025, reflecting a strong performance with a 24.2% increase over the past year. The company, with a market cap of USD 100 billion, has a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%.

The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at USD 98.35

2025-10-13 17:23:43

The Southern Co. has achieved a new 52-week high, reflecting its strong performance with a 24.46% increase over the past year. With a market capitalization of USD 100 billion, the company features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%, highlighting its financial health and appeal to investors.

The Southern Co. Hits New 52-Week High at USD 96.79

2025-10-09 19:51:45

The Southern Co. has achieved a new 52-week high of USD 96.79, reflecting a strong performance with a 21.79% increase over the past year. With a market cap of around USD 100 billion, the company features a P/E ratio of 23.00 and a dividend yield of 3.99%.

View All News