Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Southern Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is SO's P/E ratio?

Southern trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7.

When does SO report earnings?

Southern's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.44.

What is the SO price target?

The median analyst price target from 20 analysts is $96.50, with a range of $74.00 – $112.00.

Is SO Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Southern as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does SO pay a dividend?

Yes — Southern's dividend yield is 3.3%.

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Southern (SO)

Utilities · Utilities Regulated Electric · NYSE

S&P 500

Southern (SO) is a Utilities company in the Utilities Regulated Electric industry. It has a market capitalization of $107.51B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7 and a free-cash-flow yield of -2.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 10.6% and free cash flow per share fell 450.9%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.3/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -6.0% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-8.4%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$107.51B
Trailing P/E	18.7
Price / book	2.7
Price / sales	3.5
FCF yield	-2.9%
Dividend yield	3.3%
Gross margin	48.3%
Operating margin	24.2%
Net margin	15.4%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+10.6%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+0.3%
EPS growth (YoY)	+5.9%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-450.9%
Beta	0.3
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities Regulated Electric

SO earnings

Next report: Feb 25, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.44). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 5, 2026	$1.94	$1.71	+13.4%	$8.84B
Q2 2026	Jul 30, 2026	$1.13	$1.01	+11.9%	$6.98B
Q1 2026	Apr 30, 2026	$1.32	$1.21	+9.1%	$8.40B
Q4 2025	Feb 19, 2026	$0.55	$0.56	-1.8%	$6.98B

SO analyst price target

Median target $96.50 from 20 analysts, ranging $74.00 – $112.00.

Utilities Regulated Electric peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
NEE	NextEra Energy	$182.36B	21.6
DUK	Duke Energy	$99.63B	18.6
NGG	National Grid	$83.60B	—
AEP	American Electric Power	$68.90B	19.7
D	Dominion Energy	$60.34B	18.5
ETR	Entergy	$52.82B	25.2
XEL	Xcel Energy	$51.14B	18.4
EXC	Exelon	$47.21B	16.3

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Recent Congressional trades

Southern trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 16, 2026
Valerie Hoyle	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 10, 2025
Valerie Hoyle	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 12, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 29, 2025
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	May 9, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 7, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 8, 2024
John James	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 6, 2024
John James	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 2, 2024
Jared Moskowitz	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 21, 2024
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 21, 2024
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 19, 2024

SO FAQ

Is SO a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Southern Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is SO's P/E ratio?: Southern trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7.
When does SO report earnings?: Southern's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.44.
What is the SO price target?: The median analyst price target from 20 analysts is $96.50, with a range of $74.00 – $112.00.
Is SO Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Southern as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does SO pay a dividend?: Yes — Southern's dividend yield is 3.3%.