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SO
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
May 9 closing price
Price
$90.35
Change
+$0.04 (+0.04%)
Capitalization
77.57B

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Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US... Show more

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May 09, 2025

SO in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on April 10, 2025

SO moved above its 50-day moving average on April 10, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 45 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SO advanced for three days, in of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 73 cases where SO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 08, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SO as a result. In of 101 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SO turned negative on May 08, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 65, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued 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: P/B Ratio (2.467) is normal, around the industry mean (1.710). P/E Ratio (19.641) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.490). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.683) is also within normal values, averaging (2.640). Dividend Yield (0.039) settles around the average of (0.069) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.091) is also within normal values, averaging (3.122).

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SO paid dividends on March 06, 2025

Southern Company (The) SO Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.72 per share was paid with a record date of March 06, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of February 18, 2025. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Nextera Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE), Southern Company (The) (NYSE:SO), PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG), Dominion Energy (NYSE:D), NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG).

Industry description

Electric utilities companies generate, transmit and distribute electricity to businesses/offices and residences. Companies may be owned by the government or investors or public shareholders, or a combination thereof. The industry also includes firms that buy and sell electricity. Companies in this industry typically require significant investments in infrastructure. Many firms in this industry pay substantial and regular dividends to shareholders. However, changes in interest rates (and their impact on debt burdens), natural disasters and changing commodity prices could be factors affecting energy utilities’ profit margins. NextEra Energy, Inc., Duke Energy Corporation, Dominion Energy Inc. and Southern Company are among U.S. electric utilities companies with the largest market capitalizations.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Electric Utilities Industry is 18.65B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 500 to 131.17B. NEE holds the highest valuation in this group at 131.17B. The lowest valued company is SLTZ at 500.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electric Utilities Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 6%. SUME experienced the highest price growth at 42%, while EUSP experienced the biggest fall at -22%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electric Utilities Industry was 1%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -42% and the average quarterly volume growth was -9%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 41
P/E Growth Rating: 62
Price Growth Rating: 47
SMR Rating: 78
Profit Risk Rating: 64
Seasonality Score: -1 (-100 ... +100)
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a company that generates and supplies electricity

Industry ElectricUtilities

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Industry
Electric Utilities
Address
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard
Phone
+1 404 506-5000
Employees
28100
Web
https://www.southerncompany.com