Southern Co. (SO) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Southern Co. (SO) closed at $85.44, up 1.97%, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.58% gain. The company is expected to report earnings on November 5, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.65 (up 3.13% YoY) and revenue of $8.34 billion (up 6.56% YoY). SO currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 18.25, trading at a premium to its industry average of 16.68.