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UtilitiesRegulated ElectricScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

SO

Catalysts
The Southern Company
Utilities· Regulated Electric
AIQ Score
BearishAIQ Edge 2/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$88.11
-$0.66 (-0.74%)
Latest market quote
Momentum25
Value47
Quality33
Risk Resilience51
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 29, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 38/100

Momentum 25/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
0 articles

Updated · Sentiment not scored

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 25/100AIQ Edge 2/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
75%
6 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+4.7%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+11.9%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 30, 2026$1.01$1.13+11.9%$7.23B$6.98B
Apr 30, 2026$1.21$1.32+9.1%$8.07B$8.4B
Feb 19, 2026$0.56$0.55-1.4%$6.1B$6.98B
Oct 30, 2025$1.51$1.60+6.0%$7.62B$7.82B
Jul 31, 2025$0.88$0.91+4.0%$6.36B$6.97B
May 1, 2025$1.20$1.23+2.5%$7.15B$7.78B
Feb 20, 2025$0.51$0.50-1.2%$5.9B$6.34B
Oct 31, 2024$1.34$1.43+6.7%$7.14B$7.27B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
7
Buy
13
Hold
3
Sell
12-month analyst target
$97.62
+10.79% versus current price
Based on 8 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$79.00
-10.34% vs latest price
Average target
$97.62
+10.79% vs latest price
High target
$106.00
+20.30% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 29, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.63

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$8.28B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score25

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score38/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
8
Average target
$97.62
Target upside
10.79%
Target range
$79.00 - $106.00
90-day revisions
1

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

No recent articles have a scored sentiment label.
Positive
0
Neutral
0
Negative
0

No recent company-specific news is available.

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SO Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for SO stock?

SO's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move SO stock?

Upcoming events that could move SO include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could SO's next earnings report affect the stock?

SO's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive SO stock higher?

SO could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt SO stock?

SO could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.