Southern Company (SO)
NYSE · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
Southern Company is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $108.31B, a trailing P/E ratio of 22.7, and a dividend yield of 3.21%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | April 30, 2026 | $1.32 | $1.21 | +9.1% |
| Q4 2025 | February 19, 2026 | $0.55 | $0.57 | -3.5% |
| Q3 2025 | October 30, 2025 | $1.60 | $1.51 | +6.0% |
| Q2 2025 | July 31, 2025 | $0.92 | $0.88 | +4.5% |
| Q1 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $1.23 | $1.19 | +3.4% |
| Q4 2024 | February 20, 2025 | $0.50 | $0.53 | -5.7% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 36,593,870 | 3.24% | 8.4 | -2.2% |
| June 30, 2026 | 37,411,093 | 3.32% | 4.5 | +22.7% |
| June 15, 2026 | 30,487,332 | 2.70% | 4.8 | +2.6% |
| May 29, 2026 | 29,714,772 | 2.63% | 5.5 | +14.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | 25,966,609 | 2.30% | 4.4 | +5.5% |
| April 30, 2026 | 24,610,369 | 2.18% | 5.9 | -1.9% |
| April 15, 2026 | 25,093,807 | 2.26% | 5.7 | -7.5% |
| March 31, 2026 | 27,124,191 | 2.45% | 5.2 | +12.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Company's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Southern Company (SO) has a market capitalization of $108.31B.
What is Southern Company's P/E ratio?
Southern Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.7. Its forward P/E is 20.6.
Does Southern Company pay a dividend?
Yes — Southern Company pays a dividend yielding 3.21%, an annual payout of $2.98 per share.
What sector is SO in?
Southern Company is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
What is Southern Company's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 36,593,870 SO shares were sold short, or 3.24% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 8.4. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Southern Company's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Southern Company reported revenue of $29.55B and net income of $4.34B.
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