Southern Company (The) (SO) is currently trading at $94.09. Based on 19 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $101.50, implying a 7.9% upside. The consensus recommendation is HOLD.

SO

Southern Company (The)

UtilitiesOpinion: hold

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$94.09

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$92.00$112.00
Current $94.09
Median: $103.00Mean: $103.40Current: $94.09

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Morgan StanleyApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $94.00 → $92.00

  • Truist SecuritiesApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $103.00

  • Seaport GlobalApr 20, 2026

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • BarclaysApr 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $88.00 → $99.00

  • TD CowenMar 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $108.00 → $112.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupMar 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $103.00 → $111.00

  • KeybancMar 4, 2026

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • ScotiabankFeb 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $101.00 → $103.00

  • Wells FargoFeb 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $84.00 → $96.00

  • MizuhoFeb 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $89.00 → $104.00

  • Wells FargoJan 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $97.00 → $84.00

  • BarclaysJan 15, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $91.00 → $88.00

  • UBSDec 17, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $98.00 → $94.00

  • JefferiesDec 15, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $104.00 → $93.00

  • JP MorganDec 15, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $104.00 → $93.00

  • RBC CapitalDec 12, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $107.00 → $99.00

  • KeybancDec 12, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $87.00 → $76.00

  • MizuhoDec 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $97.00 → $88.00

  • BarclaysNov 20, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $98.00 → $91.00

  • JefferiesNov 5, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $114.00 → $103.00

  • Wells FargoOct 28, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $97.00

  • Ladenburg ThalmannOct 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $99.50 → $102.50

  • KeybancOct 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $78.00 → $87.00

  • BarclaysOct 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $91.00 → $98.00

  • UBSOct 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $100.00 → $104.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupOct 7, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $103.00

  • ScotiabankOct 3, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $99.00

  • Morgan StanleySep 25, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $94.00 → $92.00

  • JP MorganAug 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $97.00 → $98.00

  • ScotiabankAug 1, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $98.00 → $99.00

  • MizuhoAug 1, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $93.00 → $95.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 22, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $98.00 → $102.00

  • BarclaysJul 16, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $91.00

  • JP MorganJul 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $94.00 → $97.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 18, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $91.00 → $90.00

  • Raymond JamesJun 13, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $98.00

  • JefferiesJun 5, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $102.00 → $100.00

  • KeybancMay 14, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $78.00

  • Wells FargoMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $95.00 → $99.00

  • GuggenheimMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $93.00 → $93.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $94.00

  • BarclaysApr 22, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $83.00 → $90.00

  • JefferiesApr 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $93.00 → $102.00

  • JP MorganApr 8, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $94.00

  • UBSMar 21, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $94.00 → $97.00

  • Morgan StanleyMar 20, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $88.00 → $91.00

  • MizuhoFeb 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $83.00 → $85.00

  • ScotiabankDec 12, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $96.00 → $98.00

  • Morgan StanleyNov 22, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $88.00 → $85.00

  • BMO CapitalNov 1, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $99.00 → $97.00

  • BarclaysOct 15, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $71.00 → $83.00

  • GuggenheimOct 2, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $93.00 → $97.00

  • Morgan StanleySep 25, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $78.00 → $82.00

  • UBSSep 20, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $91.00

  • JefferiesSep 19, 2024

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $94.00

  • MizuhoSep 16, 2024

    PT action: Maintains

    $90.00 → $90.00

  • B of A SecuritiesAug 29, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $86.00 → $87.00

  • Morgan StanleyAug 23, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $72.00 → $78.00

  • ScotiabankAug 20, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $87.00 → $96.00

  • JP MorganAug 12, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $80.00 → $87.00

  • Wolfe ResearchAug 2, 2024

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • ScotiabankAug 2, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $77.00 → $87.00

  • Wells FargoAug 2, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $77.00 → $89.00

  • BMO CapitalAug 2, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $87.00 → $94.00

  • Goldman SachsAug 2, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $83.00 → $94.00

  • BarclaysJul 9, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $66.00 → $71.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 24, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $74.00 → $71.00

  • B of A SecuritiesMay 31, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $73.00 → $79.00

  • Morgan StanleyMay 28, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $67.00 → $74.00

  • Argus ResearchMay 15, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $75.00 → $90.00

  • Wells FargoMay 3, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $72.00 → $77.00

  • B of A SecuritiesApr 23, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $70.00 → $73.00

  • ScotiabankApr 22, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $80.00 → $77.00

  • BarclaysApr 15, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $65.00 → $66.00

  • UBSApr 4, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $78.00 → $76.00

  • MizuhoApr 2, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $73.00 → $76.00

  • BMO CapitalApr 1, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $72.00 → $76.00

  • RBC CapitalFeb 21, 2024

    PT action: Maintains

    $0.00 → $80.00

  • Wells FargoFeb 16, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $75.00 → $72.00

  • BMO CapitalFeb 16, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $75.00 → $72.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$101.50

Based on 19 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (7)Hold (15)Sell (2)

Upside

+7.88%

Market Cap

$106.07B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026D-64
P/E Ratio (TTM)24.06
Forward P/E19.14
P/B Ratio2.86
Dividend Yield3.22%
Return on Equity (ROE)10.99%
Operating Margin25.82%
Debt to Equity190.43
Beta (Volatility)0.36
52 Week Range$83.80 - $100.84
LowCurrent: $94.09High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
5/1/2026KIM MATTHEW M.OfficerSale at price 96.57 per share.100
3/30/2026GREENE KIMBERLY SOfficerSale at price 96.67 per share.25,000
3/19/2026CUMMISKEY CHRISTOPHEROfficerSale at price 96.55 per share.6,669
3/18/2026CONNALLY STANLEY W JRChief Operating OfficerSale at price 97.13 per share.12,500
2/24/2026KIM MATTHEW M.OfficerSale at price 95.15 per share.5,123
9/30/2025ANDERSON BRYAN DOfficerSale at price 93.83 per share.6,206
8/11/2025SPAINHOUR STERLING A. JR.OfficerSale at price 95.02 per share.2,380
7/21/2025GREENE KIMBERLY SOfficerSale at price 95.00 per share.13,158
5/23/2025CUMMISKEY CHRISTOPHEROfficerSale at price 89.54 per share.12,335
3/31/2025CONNALLY STANLEY W JRChief Operating OfficerSale at price 92.24 per share.12,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for SO?

A. The current target price for Southern Company (The) is $101.50, which implies a 7.9% upside from the current price of $94.09. This is based on the consensus of 19 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for SO?

A. Currently, there are 1 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 15 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is HOLD.

Q. Are insiders buying SO stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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