Southern Company (SO, $50.13) slated to finish two new nuclear plants
The Southern Company (SO) has now brought reactors like Westinghouse AP100 online in China to help break the trend of cost overruns and delays at the company’s Vogtle nuclear construction site in Georgia.
SO is known to have set up a nuclear power plant during the late 1980s at its Vogtle facility. But the costs had overrun from estimates of $2 billion to over $9 billion, and Southern’s contractor Westinghouse declared bankruptcy. Investors were not exactly happy when the company decided to add two more nuclear plants at its Vogtle facility.
However, fourth quarter results provided some solid news. The company believes it is on schedule to hit its November 2021 and November 2022 in-service dates for its two new nuclear units, thanks to the improved efficiency driven by positive employment and retention trends. It has also reformed its decisions about employing less skilled labor for doing simple tasks, and focusing more on skilled labors with tasks only they can complete.
But the role of China is crucial in Southern’s plans to finish strongly at the Vogtle project. As Westinghouse AP1000 reactors have been brought online in that country over the last year, Southern has been there to watch the process. With the Chinese plants going live, it’s now clear to the company how technology actually works. The lesson learned from Chinese start-ups could actually help the company’s own execution.
The Southern Company offers its investors a hearty dividend yield of 4.4%.
SO's MACD Histogram just turned positive
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for SO turned positive on October 02, 2026. Looking at past instances where SO's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 21 of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 52%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where SO's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 10 of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 40%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 27 of 54 cases where SO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 50%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 06, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on SO as a result. In 48 of 94 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 51%.
Following a +2.05% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SO advanced for three days, in 164 of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 49%.
SO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 40%.
The Aroon Indicator for SO entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 24 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 58, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 43 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: SO's P/B Ratio (2.394) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.669). P/E Ratio (19.843) is within average values for comparable stocks, (16.662). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.946) is also within normal values, averaging (1.923). Dividend Yield (0.036) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.207) is also within normal values, averaging (85.686).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 61 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 61 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. SO’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 62 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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