Southern Co. (SO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Southern Co. (SO) rose 1.23% to $88.11 on October 13, 2026, outperforming the broader market decline. The utility company is expected to report Q3 earnings on November 5, 2026, with anticipated EPS of $1.65 (up 3.13% YoY) and revenue of $8.34 billion (up 6.56% YoY). For full year 2026, analysts expect EPS of $4.59 and revenue of $31.04 billion. SO currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 18.96, trading at a premium to its industry average of 17.35.