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Sep 21, 2026

SO in -1.50% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on September 21, 2026

Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where SO declined for three days, in 108 of 277 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 39%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SO as a result. In 31 of 94 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 33%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SO turned negative on September 10, 2026. 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 15 of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 36%.

The Aroon Indicator for SO entered a downward trend on September 21, 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.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 6 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a +0.94% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SO advanced for three days, in 164 of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 50%.

SO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 23 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 56, 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 (2.486) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.727). P/E Ratio (20.607) is within average values for comparable stocks, (17.286). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.021) is also within normal values, averaging (2.000). Dividend Yield (0.035) settles around the average of (0.035) 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 57 (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 60 (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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SO paid dividends on September 08, 2026

Southern Company (The) SO Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.76 per share was paid with a record date of September 08, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of August 17, 2026. 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), Dominion Energy (NYSE:D), PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG).

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 29.32B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 300 to 167.86B. NEE holds the highest valuation in this group at 167.86B. The lowest valued company is SLTZ at 300.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electric Utilities Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -4%, and the average quarterly price growth was -8%. ELPC experienced the highest price growth at 2%, while NKLR experienced the biggest fall at -12%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electric Utilities Industry was 2%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 14% and the average quarterly volume growth was 29%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 38
P/E Growth Rating: 51
Price Growth Rating: 59
SMR Rating: 69
Profit Risk Rating: 56
Seasonality Score: -51 (-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
29800
Web
https://www.southerncompany.com