UTILITIES2/27/2026 • LIVE

Southern Company (SO)

Southern Company (SO) is a utilities company operating in utilities—regulated electric. Returns tend to track regulation, capex efficiency, and interest-rate sensitivity. Use this profile to monitor momentum shifts, volatility regime, and valuation signals in one dashboard.

PRICE
$96.35
+0.45% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$106.09B
P/E RATIO
24.0
BETA
0.45
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
3.07%
52W HIGH
$100.84
52W LOW
$83.09
VOLATILITY
24.9%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$88.84 → $96.35+8.45%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$89.79 → $96.35+7.3%
$86$92$97FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
SO | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Utilities Sector Context

Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.

METRICSOSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio24.0x16.0x 50%
Beta0.450.45Less volatile
Div Yield3.07%3.50%Below avg
30d Volatility24.9%15%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare SO's key metrics against its main utilities sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
SO(You are here)
$96.35$106.09BUtilities
NEE$91.99$191.66BUtilitiesVIEW →
DUK$129.23$100.50BUtilitiesVIEW →
D$63.35$54.10BUtilitiesVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Southern Company is currently trading at $96.35, which is 4.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.45, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME4.5M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SO a good buy right now?

Southern Company trades at 24.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.9% volatility.

Does SO pay dividends?

Yes, Southern Company offers a dividend yield of 3.07%. This translates to approximately $2.96 per share annually.

How volatile is SO?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.9% and beta of 0.45,SO is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:36 PM