Southern (Electric Utilities) Overview
- Year Founded
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1912
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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29,800
- Stock Symbol
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SO
- Investments
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16
- Share Price
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$92.47
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Southern (Electric Utilities) General Information
Description
Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 46 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.
Contact Information
Website
www.southerncompany.comCorporate Office
- 30 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard Northwest
- Atlanta, GA 30308
- United States
Corporate Office
- 30 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard Northwest
- Atlanta, GA 30308
- United States
Southern (Electric Utilities) Timeline
Southern (Electric Utilities) Stock Performance
As of 12-Nov-2026, Southern (Electric Utilities)’s stock price is $92.47. Its current market cap is $108B with 1.16B shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $92.47 | $93.84 | $81.69 - $99.58 | $108B | 1.16B | 6.48M | $4.57 |
Southern (Electric Utilities) Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Southern (Electric Utilities) has a trailing 12-month revenue of $31.2B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 172,228,586 | 169,693,342 | 157,867,722 | 141,031,229 |
| Revenue | 31,199,000 | 29,553,000 | 26,724,000 | 25,253,000 |
| EBITDA | 15,408,000 | 14,267,000 | 13,238,000 | 11,777,000 |
| Net Income | 4,993,000 | 4,341,000 | 4,401,000 | 3,976,000 |
| Total Assets | 164,204,000 | 155,720,000 | 145,180,000 | 139,331,000 |
| Total Debt | 75,495,000 | 74,075,000 | 66,277,000 | 63,490,000 |
Southern (Electric Utilities) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Southern (Electric Utilities) Competitors (45)
One of Southern (Electric Utilities)’s 45 competitors is American Electric Power Company, a Corporation company based in Columbus, OH.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| American Electric Power Company | Corporation | Columbus, OH | ||||
| FirstEnergy | Corporation | Akron, OH | ||||
| Duke Energy | Corporation | Charlotte, NC | ||||
| Dominion Energy | Private Equity-Backed | Richmond, VA | ||||
| Public Service Enterprise Group | Corporation | Newark, NJ |
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Southern (Electric Utilities) Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-12782403-B2 | Utility meter socket intrusion detection (systems and methods) | Active | 18-Jan-2024 | ||
| US-20250237684-A1 | Utility meter socket intrusion detection (systems and methods) | Active | 18-Jan-2024 | ||
| US-11614406-B2 | Systems and methods for inspecting solar modules using high-power light sources | Active | 30-Apr-2018 | ||
| US-20190331602-A1 | Systems and methods for inspecting solar modules using high-power light sources | Active | 30-Apr-2018 | ||
| WO-2019212981-A1 | Systems and methods for ultraviolet imaging of photovoltaic modules | Inactive | 30-Apr-2018 | H02S50/15 |
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Southern (Electric Utilities) Investments & Acquisitions (16)
Southern (Electric Utilities)’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Johnson Energy Storage for . The deal was made on 15-Apr-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Energy Storage | 15-Apr-2025 | Early Stage VC | Electrical Equipment | ||
| Station A | 26-Jun-2020 | Seed Round | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Cloverly | 01-Jan-2020 | Corporate | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Absci | 30-May-2018 | Later Stage VC | Drug Discovery | ||
| Advanced Microgrid Solutions (Business/Productivity Software) | 10-Jul-2017 | Early Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software |
Southern (Electric Utilities) ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
38.14 | High Risk
Risk Scale
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Southern (Electric Utilities) Exits (5)
Southern (Electric Utilities)’s most recent exit was on 30-May-2018 from Absci. The exit was categorized as with 7 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Absci | 30-May-2018 | Completed |
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| Advanced Microgrid Solutions (Business/Productivity Software) | 10-Jul-2017 | Completed |
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| Absci | 02-Feb-2016 | Completed |
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| Oleander Plant | 01-Jan-2005 | Completed |
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| Cia Energética de Minas Gerais | 01-Jan-1997 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Southern (Electric Utilities) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (68)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re Silverlake Holdings | Walnut Creek, CA | 2019 | |
| Sp Decatur Parkway Solar | Atlanta, GA | 2019 | |
| Wildhorse Wind Energy | Wilmington, DE | 2019 | |
| Spr Development Holdings | Atlanta, GA | 2019 | |
| Evergreen Enterprise Holdings | Atlanta, GA | 2019 |
Southern (Electric Utilities) FAQs
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When was Southern (Electric Utilities) founded?
Southern (Electric Utilities) was founded in 1912.
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Where is Southern (Electric Utilities) headquartered?
Southern (Electric Utilities) is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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What is the size of Southern (Electric Utilities)?
Southern (Electric Utilities) has 29,800 total employees.
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What industry is Southern (Electric Utilities) in?
Southern (Electric Utilities)’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.
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Is Southern (Electric Utilities) a private or public company?
Southern (Electric Utilities) is a Public company.
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What is Southern (Electric Utilities)’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Southern (Electric Utilities) is SO.
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What is the current stock price of Southern (Electric Utilities)?
As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of Southern (Electric Utilities) is $92.47.
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What is the current market cap of Southern (Electric Utilities)?
The current market capitalization of Southern (Electric Utilities) is $108B.
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What is Southern (Electric Utilities)’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Southern (Electric Utilities) is $31.2B.
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Who are Southern (Electric Utilities)’s competitors?
American Electric Power Company, FirstEnergy, Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, and Public Service Enterprise Group are some of the 45 competitors of Southern (Electric Utilities).
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What is Southern (Electric Utilities)’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Southern (Electric Utilities)’s EPS for 12 months was $4.57.
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