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Southern (SO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SO Stock Forecast

Southern (SO) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $92.50, with a high of $105.00 and a low of $76.00. This represents a 4.72% increase from the last price of $88.33.

$65 $73 $81 $89 $97 $105 High: $105 Avg: $92.5 Low: $76 Last Closed Price: $88.33

SO Stock Rating

Southern stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (25.00%), 21 Hold (65.62%), 3 Sell (9.38%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 32 0 3 21 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSouthern4.72%
SectorUtilities Stocks11.43%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts41222
Avg Price Target$90.50$90.92$92.73
Last Closing Price$88.33$88.33$88.33
Upside/Downside2.46%2.93%4.98%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2615142123
Dec, 2515151123
Nov, 2517132124
Oct, 252771118
Sep, 252782-19
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 23, 2026Stephen D'AmbrisiRBC Capital$105.00$87.3520.21%18.87%
Jan 21, 2026David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$85.00$88.17-3.60%-3.77%
Jan 20, 2026Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$84.00$88.90-5.51%-4.90%
Jan 15, 2026Barclays$88.00$88.42-0.48%-0.37%
Dec 17, 2025UBS$94.00$85.719.67%6.42%
Dec 16, 2025Morgan Stanley$81.00$86.11-5.93%-8.30%
Dec 12, 2025Stephen D'AmbrisiRBC Capital$99.00$84.7116.87%12.08%
Dec 12, 2025KeyBanc$76.00$84.73-10.30%-13.96%
Dec 11, 2025Anthony CrowdellMizuho Securities$88.00$84.064.69%-0.37%
Nov 20, 2025David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$97.00$88.599.49%9.82%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 23, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jan 20, 2026Wells FargoOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Dec 16, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderweightdowngrade
Dec 12, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Dec 11, 2025Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Nov 25, 2025JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Nov 20, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Nov 05, 2025JefferiesHoldHolddowngrade
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoOverweightinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.26$3.28$3.64$4.02----
Avg Forecast$3.39$3.58$3.60$4.05$4.31$4.60$4.88$5.18
High Forecast$3.49$3.70$3.62$4.07$4.37$4.65$5.02$5.36
Low Forecast$3.19$3.44$3.57$4.00$4.25$4.51$4.68$4.88
Surprise %-33.33%-8.38%1.11%-0.74%----

Revenue Forecast

$21B $22B $24B $26B $28B $30B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$23.11B$29.28B$25.25B$26.72B----
Avg Forecast$21.89B$26.41B$26.72B$26.15B$27.06B$27.92B$28.53B$28.78B
High Forecast$22.36B$27.05B$27.07B$26.37B$27.26B$28.09B$28.82B$29.59B
Low Forecast$20.86B$25.59B$26.54B$25.87B$26.66B$27.76B$28.25B$27.53B
Surprise %5.60%10.86%-5.49%2.19%----

Net Income Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $4B $5B $6B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.41B$3.54B$3.98B$4.40B----
Avg Forecast$2.18B$2.29B$3.98B$4.43B$4.79B$5.03B$5.45B$5.68B
High Forecast$2.69B$2.85B$4.95B$4.46B$4.80B$5.10B$5.51B$5.89B
Low Forecast$1.66B$1.72B$3.00B$4.39B$4.67B$4.95B$5.13B$5.36B
Surprise %10.64%54.68%--0.58%----

SO Forecast FAQ

Is Southern stock a buy?

Southern stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 21 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Southern is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Southern's price target?

Southern's price target, set by 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $92.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $76 at the low end to $105 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.72% change from the previous closing price of $88.33.

How does Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Southern's stock forecast shows a 4.72% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (11.43%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Southern over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 21.74% Buy, 60.87% Hold, 8.70% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 4.35% Strong Buy, 21.74% Buy, 65.22% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 4.17% Strong Buy, 29.17% Buy, 54.17% Hold, 8.33% Sell, 4.17% Strong Sell.

What is Southern’s EPS forecast?

Southern's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $4.31, marking a 7.21% increase from the reported $4.02 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $4.6 in 2026, $4.88 in 2027, and $5.18 in 2028.

What is Southern’s revenue forecast?

Southern's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $27.06B, reflecting a 1.26% increase from the reported $26.72B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $27.92B, followed by $28.53B for 2027, and $28.78B for 2028.

What is Southern’s net income forecast?

Southern's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $4.79B, representing an 8.81% increase from the reported $4.4B in 2024. Projections indicate $5.03B in 2026, $5.45B in 2027, and $5.68B in 2028.