Southern Company opens the week with a full earnings calendar, shares ahead of Q2 update
29.06.2026 - 14:58:25 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-29, 14:57.
Southern Company (US8425871071) begins the week with its next quarterly date firmly set. The US utilities group, listed on the NYSE and a member of the S&P 500, is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, according to recent scheduling data. A Q2 earnings preview notes the July 30 reporting date
Upcoming Q2 2026 earnings date
The upcoming Q2 release on July 30 follows Southern Company's Q1 2026 report from April 29, where the group posted earnings per share of 1.32 dollars. That Q1 figure exceeded the consensus estimate of 1.21 dollars, underscoring a solid start to the year for the regulated utility. MarketBeat's earnings overview documents the Q1 2026 beat
For the Q2 2026 quarter, analyst expectations remain focused on how electricity demand and rate structures will translate into earnings stability. The shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker SO, and investors will be watching the July call for comments on capital expenditure, nuclear operations and regulated returns in Southern Company's core markets.
Analyst views and recent price signals
Consensus data from several analyst platforms point to a moderate upside expectation for Southern Company shares. One recent compilation shows an average analyst price target around 101 dollars for the SO listing, compared with a latest share value of roughly 97 dollars as of June 26. A forecast page summarises the 101-dollar average target and recent prices
At the same time, individual houses have adjusted their stance in recent weeks. Barclays, for example, lowered its price target on Southern Company around June 24 while maintaining coverage of the stock in the US utilities sector, as reflected in secondary news references. Even with such cautious moves, the broader utility peer comparison still frequently sets Southern alongside NextEra Energy and other large regulated players in the US electricity market.
All news and data on the Southern Company shares
Further updates, background reports and price information on Southern Company are available in the dedicated topic section and via the company’s Investor Relations pages.
The business behind Southern Company
Southern Company generates and distributes electricity and natural gas through a portfolio of regulated utilities in the southeastern United States. Core operations include power generation assets spanning nuclear, gas, coal and renewables, as well as transmission and distribution networks serving residential, commercial and industrial customers across several states.
Where the Southern Company stock trades today
The Southern Company shares (US8425871071) trade on the NYSE under the ticker SO. As of 2026-06-26, 15:59 Eastern Time, the shares closed at approximately 97.00 US dollars, with an intraday trading range between about 96.10 and 97.22 dollars during that session.
Southern Company at a glance
- Company: The Southern Company
- ISIN: US8425871071
- WKN: 852523
- Ticker: SO
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 15:59): 97.00 USD
- Market cap: around 105 billion USD (as of late June 2026)
- Sector / industry: Utilities - Electric & Gas
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: 2026-07-30
Disclaimer: This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Data and dates are based on sources considered reliable but may change; investors should consult original filings and professional advisors before making investment decisions.
