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Southern (SO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SO Stock Forecast

Southern (SO) stock forecast, based on 33 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $99.62, with a high of $112.00 and a low of $76.00. This represents a 6.96% increase from the last price of $93.14.

$65 $75 $85 $95 $105 $115 High: $112 Avg: $99.62 Low: $76 Last Closed Price: $93.14

SO Stock Rating

Southern stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (30.30%), 21 Hold (63.64%), 2 Sell (6.06%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 33 0 2 21 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSouthern6.96%
SectorUtilities Stocks14.02%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts21031
Avg Price Target$104.50$103.90$96.39
Last Closing Price$93.14$93.14$93.14
Upside/Downside12.20%11.55%3.49%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 2616151124
Apr, 2617131123
Mar, 2616132123
Feb, 2615133123
Jan, 2615142123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 01, 2026Mizuho Securities$105.00$97.118.12%12.73%
May 01, 2026Raymond James$104.00$97.057.16%11.66%
Apr 09, 2026Barclays$99.00$97.591.44%6.29%
Mar 06, 2026Shelby TuckerCowen & Co.$112.00$97.1115.33%20.25%
Mar 05, 2026Nicholas AmicucciEvercore ISI$111.00$96.2915.28%19.18%
Feb 23, 2026Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$102.00$95.227.12%9.51%
Feb 20, 2026Scotiabank$103.00$94.449.06%10.59%
Feb 20, 2026Mizuho Securities$104.00$95.059.42%11.66%
Feb 20, 2026Wells Fargo$96.00$95.051.00%3.07%
Jan 23, 2026Stephen D'AmbrisiRBC Capital$105.00$87.3520.21%12.73%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 01, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Apr 20, 2026Seaport GlobalNeutraldowngrade
Apr 10, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Mar 06, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Mar 05, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformupgrade
Mar 04, 2026KeyBancUnderweightSector Weightupgrade
Feb 23, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Feb 20, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Feb 20, 2026ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold

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 33 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 21 Hold, 2 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 33 Wall Street analysts, averages $99.62 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $76 at the low end to $112 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.96% change from the previous closing price of $93.14.

How does Southern stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Southern's stock forecast shows a 6.96% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (14.02%).

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

  • May 2026: 4.17% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 4.17% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 30.43% Buy, 56.52% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 4.35% Strong Buy, 26.09% Buy, 56.52% Hold, 8.70% Sell, 4.35% 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.