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Southern (SO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SO Stock Forecast

Southern (SO) stock forecast, based on 34 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $100.00, with a high of $112.00 and a low of $79.00. This represents a 2.83% increase from the last price of $97.25.

$65 $75 $85 $95 $105 $115 High: $112 Avg: $100 Low: $79 Last Closed Price: $97.25

SO Stock Rating

Southern stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (29.41%), 21 Hold (61.76%), 3 Sell (8.82%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 34 0 3 21 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSouthern2.83%
SectorUtilities Stocks12.67%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$95.00$96.70$96.05
Last Closing Price$97.25$97.25$97.25
Upside/Downside-2.31%-0.57%-1.23%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 2616151124
Jun, 2616151124
May, 2616151124
Apr, 2617131123
Mar, 2616132123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 27, 2026James ThalackerBMO Capital$104.00$97.256.94%6.94%
Jul 23, 2026Sophie KarpKeyBanc$79.00$95.80-17.54%-18.77%
Jul 22, 2026James ThalackerBMO Capital$102.00$94.807.59%4.88%
Jun 24, 2026David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$89.00$94.84-6.16%-8.48%
Jun 22, 2026Jefferies$99.00$94.005.32%1.80%
Jun 18, 2026Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$98.00$92.535.91%0.77%
May 29, 2026Richard SunderlandTruist Financial$100.00$91.938.78%2.83%
May 21, 2026David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$87.00$94.12-7.56%-10.54%
May 01, 2026Mizuho Securities$105.00$97.118.12%7.97%
May 01, 2026Raymond James$104.00$97.057.16%6.94%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 23, 2026KeyBancSector WeightUnderweightdowngrade
Jul 22, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 22, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 24, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
May 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
May 01, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Apr 20, 2026Seaport GlobalNeutraldowngrade
Apr 10, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Mar 06, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold

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$3.94---
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%-8.58%---

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$29.55B---
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%9.21%---

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$4.34B---
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%-9.35%---

SO Forecast FAQ

Is Southern stock a buy?

Southern stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 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 34 Wall Street analysts, averages $100 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $79 at the low end to $112 at the high end, suggesting a potential 2.83% change from the previous closing price of $97.25.

How does Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Southern's stock forecast shows a 2.83% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (12.67%).

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

  • July 2026: 4.17% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 4.17% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 4.17% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 4.17% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 4.17% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 4.17% Strong Sell.

What is Southern’s EPS forecast?

Southern's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.6, marking a 16.75% increase from the reported $3.94 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $27.92B, reflecting a -5.51% decrease from the reported $29.55B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $28.53B, and $28.78B for 2028.

What is Southern’s net income forecast?

Southern's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $5.03B, representing an 15.76% increase from the reported $4.34B in 2025. Projections indicate $5.45B in 2027, and $5.68B in 2028.