Southern Company stock costs EUR 74.34 as analysts target USD 100.08
Published on 10/05/2026 at 15:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Southern Company (ISIN US8425871071) was trading at EUR 74.34 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 3:37 p.m. CEST, down 0.30 percent versus the EUR 74.56 prior close. The average analyst target stood at USD 100.08, according to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026.
Earnings beat expectations
MarketBeat reported that Southern Company delivered USD 1.13 in earnings per share in the second quarter, exceeding the USD 1.01 consensus estimate by USD 0.12. Revenue reached USD 6.98 billion in the same quarter, below the USD 7.23 billion analyst estimate by USD 0.25 billion.
The earnings comparison is mixed rather than one-directional. Earnings per share surpassed expectations, while revenue missed the estimate by 3.46 percent, calculated against the USD 7.23 billion consensus. Revenue was up 0.10 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, according to the same MarketBeat report.
Analyst views remain cautious
The average rating was Hold across 20 research firms, with 11 Hold ratings, seven Buy ratings and two Sell ratings. The USD 100.08 average target compares with the latest reported USD 83.03 opening price in the MarketBeat report, but that comparison uses the primary-market quotation rather than the euro reference price used here.
Recent analyst actions also show a divided view. Morgan Stanley cut its target from USD 89.00 to USD 85.00 and kept an Underweight rating in a September 18, 2026 research note, while the broader consensus remained at Hold, according to MarketBeat.
Utility assets shape the story
Southern Company describes itself as an energy provider serving communities, businesses and future generations. Its official website says Vogtle Units 3 and 4 supply carbon-free nuclear energy to more than 1 million homes and businesses across Georgia, making generation assets an important part of the company's operating profile.
EUR 74.34 in afternoon trading
At Lang & Schwarz, Southern Company was trading at EUR 74.34 on October 5, 2026 at 3:37 p.m. CEST, down 0.30 percent versus the prior close of EUR 74.56. The finance quote for the NYSE listing showed a market capitalization of USD 95.9 billion and a 52-week range of USD 81.69 to USD 100.84 on October 5, 2026.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Southern Company stock.
Southern Company stock facts
- Company: The Southern Company
- ISIN: US8425871071
- WKN: 852523
- Ticker: SO
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 5, 2026, 3:37 p.m. CEST: EUR 74.34
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.30 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 2, 2026: EUR 74.56
- Market capitalization: USD 95.9 billion as of October 5, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Utilities / Regulated Electric
