The Southern Company (SO) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Utilities · Current price $96.86 (+0.18%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Shelby Tucker | Cowen & Co. | $112.00 | +15.6% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Nicholas Amicucci | Evercore ISI | $111.00 | +14.6% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Julien Dumoulin-Smith | Jefferies | $102.00 | +5.3% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Stephen D'Ambrisi | RBC Capital | $105.00 | +8.4% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | David Arcaro | Morgan Stanley | $85.00 | -12.2% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Shahriar Pourreza | Wells Fargo | $84.00 | -13.3% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Stephen D'Ambrisi | RBC Capital | $99.00 | +2.2% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Anthony Crowdell | Mizuho Securities | $88.00 | -9.1% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | David Arcaro | Morgan Stanley | $97.00 | +0.1% |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Stephen D'Ambrisi | RBC Capital | $107.00 | +10.5% |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Nicholas Amicucci | Evercore ISI | $103.00 | +6.3% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | David Arcaro | Morgan Stanley | $92.00 | -5.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Nicholas Campanella | Barclays | $83.00 | -14.3% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Anthony Crowdel | Mizuho Securities | $90.00 | -7.1% |
| May 15, 2024 | Marie Ferguson | Argus Research | $90.00 | -7.1% |
| May 3, 2024 | James Thalacker | BMO Capital | $80.00 | -17.4% |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Nicholas Campanella | Barclays | $66.00 | -31.9% |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Paul Fremont | Mizuho Securities | $76.00 | -21.5% |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Ryan Levine | Citigroup | $82.00 | -15.3% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | James Thalacker | BMO Capital | $77.00 | -20.5% |
Top Analysts Covering SO
SO vs Sector & Market
| Metric | SO | Utilities Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 3.00 | 2.61 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 18 | 9 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +2.9% | +49.9% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 24.77 | -3.45 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $28.90B | $30.78B | $32.10B | 13 |
| 2027-12-31 | $30.27B | $32.44B | $33.64B | 14 |
| 2028-12-31 | $34.13B | $34.35B | $34.57B | 15 |
| 2029-03-31 | $8.24B | $8.79B | $9.16B | 5 |
| 2029-06-30 | $8.38B | $8.94B | $9.32B | 3 |
| 2029-09-30 | $8.53B | $9.10B | $9.49B | 3 |
| 2029-12-31 | $8.69B | $9.27B | $9.66B | 3 |
| 2030-03-31 | $8.84B | $9.43B | $9.83B | 3 |
| 2030-06-30 | $9.00B | $9.60B | $10.01B | 3 |
| 2030-09-30 | $9.16B | $9.77B | $10.19B | 6 |
| 2030-12-31 | $9.32B | $9.95B | $10.37B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $4.54 | $4.57 | $4.61 | 13 |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.89 | $4.92 | $4.95 | 13 |
| 2028-12-31 | $5.20 | $5.36 | $5.41 | 5 |
| 2029-03-31 | $1.43 | $1.55 | $1.64 | 3 |
| 2029-06-30 | $1.20 | $1.31 | $1.38 | 5 |
| 2029-09-30 | $2.14 | $2.33 | $2.45 | 3 |
| 2029-12-31 | $0.51 | $0.55 | $0.58 | 6 |
| 2030-03-31 | $1.53 | $1.67 | $1.76 | 3 |
| 2030-06-30 | $1.29 | $1.41 | $1.49 | 5 |
| 2030-09-30 | $2.30 | $2.50 | $2.64 | 3 |
| 2030-12-31 | $0.54 | $0.59 | $0.62 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for SO?
The consensus among 18 analysts covering The Southern Company (SO) is Hold with an average price target of $98.25.
What is the highest price target for SO?
The highest price target for SO is $112.00, set by Shelby Tucker at Cowen & Co. on 2026-03-06.
What is the lowest price target for SO?
The lowest price target for SO is $66.00, set by Nicholas Campanella at Barclays on 2024-04-15.
How many analysts cover SO?
18 analysts have issued ratings for The Southern Company in the past 12 months.
Is SO a buy or sell right now?
Based on 18 analyst ratings, SO has a consensus rating of Hold (3.00/5) with a +2.9% upside to the consensus target of $98.25.
What are the earnings estimates for SO?
Analysts estimate SO will report EPS of $4.57 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $30.78B.
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