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SO
The Southern Company
$95.12
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(2.15%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 109.422B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 1.103B |
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About The Company
| Sector: | UtilitiesView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Regulated ElectricView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Christopher C. Womack | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 29651 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.southerncompany.com |
The Southern Company operates as an energy utility, primarily involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its operations are segmented into Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also undertakes the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of various power generation assets, including renewable energy ventures, and supplies electricity to the wholesale market. Complementing its power business, it distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while also offering gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and managing gas pipeline investments. Its extensive portfolio of generating assets includes 30 hydroelectric, 24 fossil fuel, three nuclear, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration, 45 solar, 15 wind, one fuel cell, and four battery storage facilities. In terms of natural gas infrastructure, the company builds, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities with a total capacity of 157 billion cubic feet, delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The Southern Company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers in total. Furthermore, it provides digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The company was founded in 1945 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel! Today, we’re diving deep into a comprehensive analysis of Southern Company, ticker SO, one of the major players in the utilities sector. If you’re looking for a stable dividend stock with a solid footprint in the energy space, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down everything from their financials to their recent performance and see if this stock deserves a spot in your portfolio. Stick around, and don’t forget to smash that…
Industry Peers
| TICKER | COMPANY | MKT CAP | P/E | FWD P/E | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO | The Southern Company | 109.4B | 22.5 | 20.7 | 4.1% |
 SOMN | The Southern Company | 107.8B | 22.5 | 10.7 | 4.1% |
 SOJE | Southern Company (The) Series 2 | 106.8B | 22.5 | 3.4 | 4.1% |
 DUK | Duke Energy Corporation | 103.5B | 19.1 | 19.8 | 4.2% |
 NGG | National Grid plc | 87.7B | 19.0 | 16.3 | 4.3% |
 AEP | American Electric Power Company, Inc. | 71.4B | 21.1 | 20.3 | 5.3% |
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 25,253,000 | 26,724,000 | 29,553,000 |
| Gross Profit | 11,708,000 | 13,342,000 | 8,809,000 |
| EBITDA | 11,777,000 | 13,238,000 | 14,334,000 |
| Operating Income | 5,826,000 | 7,068,000 | 7,271,000 |
| Net Income | 3,976,000 | 4,401,000 | 4,341,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 139,331,000 | 145,180,000 | 155,720,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 104,106,000 | 108,506,000 | 116,853,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 31,444,000 | 33,208,000 | 36,016,000 |
| Total Debt | 63,490,000 | 66,277,000 | 65,818,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 748,000 | 1,070,000 | 1,639,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 7,553,000 | 9,788,000 | 9,802,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -9,095,000 | -8,955,000 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | -1,542,000 | 833,000 | 9,802,000 |
| Net Income | 3,976,000 | 4,260,000 | 4,171,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -1,116,000 | 180,000 | 539,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 37,720,075.551 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 40,264,917.012 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 38,982,140.074 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 20,458,354.459 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 21,120,959.964 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 20,786,958.465 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 6,577,046.495 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 7,159,737.276 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 6,866,018.626 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 6.190 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 6.460 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 5.930 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 6 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Stable Financial Performance: SO demonstrates consistent revenue and net income figures as reflected in the Income Statements data, supported by strong operating cash flow and free cash flow metrics from the Cash Flow Statements. This indicates a robust operational foundation, appealing to investors seeking reliability in the utility sector.
- Favorable Valuation Metrics: The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio from Key Metrics suggest that SO is reasonably valued compared to industry averages provided in the Industry and Sector data. This positions the stock as an attractive investment relative to peers in the utility industry.
- Strong Dividend Yield: A competitive dividend yield (dividendYieldTTM from Key Metrics) and a history of dividend payments (lastDiv from Company Profile) highlight SO’s commitment to shareholder returns, a key strength for income-focused investors.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates SO intrinsic value between $57.89 – $85.85 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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Is The Southern Company (SO) overvalued or undervalued right now?
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What is SO’s P/E ratio?
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| Open: | 94.24 | Previous Close: | 93.12 | |
| Day Low: | 93.53 | Day High: | 95.43 | |
| Year Low: | 81.69 | Year High: | 99.58 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 88.03 | Price Avg 200: | 92.51 | |
| Volume: | 2.154M | Average Volume: | 5.711M |
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