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SO Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
The Southern · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
SO live signal snapshot
SO last traded at $93.84, up 0.20% on the session, trading 5.8% below its 52-week high of $99.58 and 14.9% above its 52-week low of $81.69. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates SO a HOLD, at 73% model confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term moving averages are mixed right now, without a clean bullish or bearish stack forming yet. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $96.18 (2.5% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, SO reads 55.4, showing buyers in control without the stretch of an overbought reading. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-0.07) — downward momentum is accelerating. The 50-day moving average ($88.50) sits 4.5% below the 200-day ($92.64) — a "death cross" structure that typically confirms longer-term downward pressure.
The average 12-month target from 20 Wall Street analysts is $96.15 (range $74.00–$115.00) — 2.5% upside from where SO trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 8 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 3 Sell/Strong Sell (and 12 Hold).
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About The Southern
The Southern Company (SO) is an utilities - regulated electric company in the utilities sector, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States. The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. It has a market value of about $109.3 billion and roughly 29,502 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.29, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
SO performance vs. the market
Year to date, SO has gained 7.6%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the utilities sector fund XLU (+2.6%). On a one-year view it is up 3.4%, 8.1 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+6.5%) continues the three-month advance (+1.1%).
| Period | SO | Sector (XLU) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +6.5% | +4.7% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +1.1% | −0.5% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +7.6% | +2.6% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +3.4% | −2.3% | +11.5% |
The Southern financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, The Southern reported revenue of $8.8 billion and net income of $2.0 billion (a 23.1% net margin). Revenue was up 13.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.4 on trailing earnings of $4.38 per share. Trailing free cash flow was −$5.1 billion, and total debt equals 169% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $8.8B | $2.0B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $7.0B | $1.2B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $8.4B | $1.4B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $7.0B | $416M |
SO vs. its peers
Against 4 of its largest utilities peers, SO's +7.6% year-to-date return beats 2 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Dominion Energy (D, +16.2%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern (SO) | $93.84 | +7.6% | 21.4 | HOLD |
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $85.99 | +7.1% | 15.5 | HOLD |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $129.21 | +12.1% | 21.1 | BUY |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $68.06 | +16.2% | 22.5 | HOLD |
| Sempra (SRE) | $78.22 | −11.4% | 16.7 | SELL |
SO stock: common questions
What is the SO stock price target?
20 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $96.15, in a range of $74.00–$115.00, versus a recent price of $93.84. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $96.18 over the next month.
Is SO a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates SO a HOLD at 73% confidence. Among analysts, 8 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 12 Hold and 3 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has SO stock performed this year?
Year to date, SO has gained 7.6%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the utilities sector fund XLU (+2.6%). On a one-year view it is up 3.4%, 8.1 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+6.5%) continues the three-month advance (+1.1%).
What is SO's 52-week high and low?
SO has traded between $81.69 and $99.58 over the past 52 weeks; at $93.84 it is 5.8% below its 52-week high of $99.58 and 14.9% above its 52-week low of $81.69.
What sector is SO in, and who are its peers?
SO is in the utilities sector (utilities - regulated electric). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include NextEra Energy (NEE), American Electric Power Company (AEP), Dominion Energy (D), Sempra (SRE).
How accurate is the SO forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines SO's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.