The Southern Company

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47.78−0.23 (−0.48%)today
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Key statistics

Previous close48.01
Open48.02
Day range47.7748.79
52-week range44.3553.99
Off day high−2.07%
Off 52-week high−11.50%
Volume13.60K
Avg. volume (3M)449.10K
Market cap—
EPS (TTM)—
Forward P/E—
P/E ratio (TTM)—
Dividend yield—
Beta (5Y)0.30
Shares outstanding—
Short interest—
Earnings date—
Analyst target—
Profit margin15.43%

Against its peers

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SOMN D NWE DUK ETR AEP
Market cap — 55.79B 4.71B 95.07B 50.73B 69.86B
P/E (TTM) — 21.9 27.7 18.4 27.2 22.2
Forward P/E — 16.6 19.3 17.0 20.8 18.7
Price/book 1.4 2.0 1.6 1.8 2.7 2.2
Dividend yield — 4.28% 3.52% 3.60% 2.41% 3.05%
1-year change −4.54% +2.72% +23.38% −5.18% +10.88% +9.65%
Today −0.48% +1.76% +0.71% +1.04% +0.10% +0.73%

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Latest news

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The Washington Post·Positive

Arkansas State grinds out 23-13 win over Southern Miss

The Washington Post HATTISBURG, Miss. — Clune Van Andel kicked three field goals and Arkansas State wore down Southern Mississippi for a 23-13 victory on Saturday night. In addition to Van Andel’s kicks of 29, 40 and 44 yards, Kenyon Clark…

NBC News·Positive

Several homes destroyed after wildfire hits Southern California

NBC News Florida man killed by alligator Good news: Town brings homecoming parade to doorstep of 6-year-old battling cancer Pope Leo set to speak at Vatican after cancer surgery President Trump faces backlash over Russia sanctions relief…

The Washington Post·Positive

Burns, Chalk leave marks in Southern Utah's 38-17 win over UC Davis

The Washington Post CEDAR CITY, Utah — Quarterback Will Burns accounted for four total touchdowns and Floyd Chalk ran for a career-high 212 yards and Southern Utah used the second half to overpower UC Davis 38-17 on Saturday. Burns was…

HBCU Legends On SI·

Southern University - HBCU Legends On SI - Sports Illustrated

Robert Mathis headlines the 2026 SWAC Hall of Fame inductees, joining Brad Baxter and four others. See the full class and Dec. 11 induction ceremony details. Southern University Esports delivers a strong performance in College Football 27.…

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