Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric

The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. It also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, operates, and manages power generation assets, as well as battery energy storage projects; sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market; and deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers. In addition, the company is involved in the distribution of natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee; distributes energy and resilience solutions; and invests in telecommunications. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for SO
Revenue projections for SO

With SO's revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.64600
forwardPE 19.01096
debtToEquity 190.58600
earningsGrowth -0.22100
revenueGrowth 0.10100
grossMargins 0.48469
operatingMargins 0.12735
trailingEps 3.92000
forwardEps 4.91769

SO's current ratio being 0.646 highlights potential liquidity concerns, as the company may not have enough cash reserves and assets to cover short-term debts. This raises questions about how SO will meet its immediate financial obligations.
SO's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
The Southern Company's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests a significant reliance on debt to finance its operations, which could expose the company to higher financial risks if its cash flow or profitability decreases.
SO's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates potential profit shrinkage. This downward trend could be a sign of weakening financial health, signaling challenges for the company's future profitability.
The Southern Company's negative gross and operating margins reflect unprofitability, suggesting the company is unable to generate revenue sufficient to cover its costs. This could indicate deeper financial challenges or declining efficiency.
SO's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS implies that the company is projected to be more profitable this year. This suggests an improvement in financial performance, with analysts expecting SO to generate stronger earnings compared to the previous financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for SO
Price projections for SO

SO's price projections have steadily risen over time, pointing to increasing optimism about the company's prospects. This upward revision suggests that analysts expect SO to continue delivering solid performance in the future.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SO
Insider Transactions for SO


13 transactions were made to sell The Southern Company shares, with market price of 93.18230731670673.No sell transactions were carried out during the period under review.SO has seen more buys than sells at its current price levels, which may suggest optimism among investors. This buying trend could indicate that the market expects a favorable performance for the stock in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SO
Recommendations trend for SO


Analysts have been favoring SO with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning SO as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.