The Southern Company
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Daily timeframeThe Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. With a market capitalization of $106.86B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets.
Market Cap
$106.86B
Beta
0.30
P/E (TTM)
22.38
P/E (Fwd)
18.87
EPS (TTM)
$4.15
EPS (Fwd)
$4.92
ROE
11.5%
ROA
3.3%
Cash
$2.98B
Total Debt
$77.09B
Free CF
-$3.91B
52W Change
-2.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, SO finished 2.50% below its 150-day moving average ($91.56) and 2.06% below its 200-day moving average ($91.15). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SO overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, SO's RSI(14) was 76.1, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The Southern Company carries $77.09B in total debt against $2.98B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 25.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$3.91B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 11.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $29.28B (2022) to $29.55B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, The Southern Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Southern Company and its sector.