The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, gas distribution operations, and gas pipeline investments operations. In addition, it owns and operates nuclear, coal, hydro, cogeneration, solar, wind, battery storage, and fuel cell facilities. Further, the constructs, operates, and maintains approximately 77,900 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 157 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 8.9 million electric and gas utility customers. Further, it develops distributed energy and resilience solutions; deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers; and offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Фундаментальные показатели компании Southern Company (SO) демонстрируют смешанную картину. С одной стороны, P/E, P/S и P/B значительно превышают медианные значения по отрасли, что может указывать на переоцененность акций. С другой стороны, коэффициенты рентабельности, такие как ROE и ROA, выше среднеотраслевых, что говорит о высокой эффективности компании. Долговая нагрузка также вызывает опасения, так как соотношение долга к капиталу значительно выше медианы. Дивидендная доходность стабильна, что может быть позитивным сигналом для инвесторов, ищущих доходность. Выручка и чистая прибыль показывают устойчивый рост, что поддерживает положительное восприятие компании. Однако снижение EPS относительно медианы индустрии и высокий уровень долговой нагрузки могут повлиять на оценку компании. Таким образом, инвесторы должны учитывать как сильные, так и слабые стороны при принятии решений о вложениях в акции Southern Company.

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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The large cap pharmaceutical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $7.06. This value represents a 111.38% increase compared to the same quarter last year. LLY missed the consensus earnings per share in the 1st calendar quarter of 2025 by -5.11%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for LLY is 25.86 vs. an industry ratio of 15.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The financial transactions company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 12 analysts that follow the stock is $4.40. This value represents a 17.96% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MA has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 13.33%. Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $4.55. This value represents a 7.06% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for CAT is 35.73 vs. an industry ratio of 13.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The large cap pharmaceutical company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $-1.51. This value represents a 168.02% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MRK has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 0.49%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for MRK is 22.50 vs. an industry ratio of 15.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
ConocoPhillips (COP)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The oil company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $1.65. This value represents a 21.05% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. COP missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2025 by -5.56%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for COP is 14.70 vs. an industry ratio of -3.00, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $7.85. This value represents a 13.11% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PH has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 6.99%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for PH is 31.00 vs. an industry ratio of 12.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The biomedical (gene) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $1.44. This value represents a 20.00% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year BMY has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 9.57%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for BMY is 9.28 vs. an industry ratio of -6.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Altria Group (MO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The tobacco company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $1.24. This value represents a 0.81% increase compared to the same quarter last year. MO missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2025 by -0.76%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for MO is 12.09 vs. an industry ratio of 13.00.
Southern Company (SO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $1.21. This value represents a 1.63% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. SO missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2025 by -1.79%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for SO is 20.61 vs. an industry ratio of 18.20, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Trane Technologies plc (TT)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The technology services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $2.53. This value represents a 3.27% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year TT has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.42%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for TT is 32.59 vs. an industry ratio of 11.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The engineering company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $1.76. This value represents a 11.39% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PWR has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 4.33%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for PWR is 52.71 vs. an industry ratio of 11.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The securities exchange company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $2.22. This value represents a 29.07% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year ICE has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 2.4%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for ICE is 19.39 vs. an industry ratio of 22.40.
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Key Points
The company has more than 75 GW in its load pipeline.
It has significant nuclear power facilities.
The utility has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years.
The build-out of data centers, not including IT hardware spending, is expected to cost about $1.7 trillion through the end of the decade, according to a study by McKinsey & Company. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is uniquely positioned to benefit from that spending, driven by its geographic footprint, recent infrastructure completions, and a supportive regulatory environment.
The energy company serves 9 million customers and businesses through its subsidiaries, delivering electricity to Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, and natural gas to Georgia, Illinois, Virginia, and Tennessee.
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The stock has significantly underperformed both the S&P 500 and the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF in total return over the past year. Here are three reasons why I think the stock is significantly oversold and presents an opportunity for investors.
More data centers in the South
The Southeast, particularly Georgia, has become a top destination for hyperscalers, such as Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, looking for lower land and energy costs.
Southern Company recently increased its 2026-2030 capital spending plan to $81 billion in anticipation of that demand. The company has already fully contracted 10 gigawatts (GW) for large-load customers, much of it from gas turbines that can be brought online quickly as data centers ramp up, and Southern is anticipating a staggering 75 GW pipeline of potential data center interest.
Commercial electricity sales, which data centers drive, are expected to grow by roughly 20% annually through the end of the decade, according to CFO David P. Poroch, powering Southern's revenue growth.
The company's huge nuclear advantage
The company was criticized in 2023 for huge cost overruns and delays for its Vogtle nuclear power plants near Waynesboro, Georgia. However, that spending is about to pay off. Data center operators have aggressive carbon-neutral goals but require steady reliability that solar and wind alone cannot provide without massive storage.
Southern completed Vogtle Units 3 and 4 in 2024, giving it the largest nuclear power station in the U.S. That's a huge source of carbon-free energy that is attractive to tech giants who need constant power for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services. Unlike many regions facing grid constraints, Southern's recent investments in nuclear and grid hardening make it one of the few utilities capable of guaranteeing the massive, steady power draws these facilities require.
Growth and security make for a nice package
Southern reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.30 in 2025, up 6%, and predicts 2026 adjusted EPS between $4.50 and $4.60, up 6% at the midpoint over 2025. The company has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years, including a 2.7% increase in 2026. The yield on the dividend is an above-average 3.25% at the stock's current price.
Data center growth is a major factor in that. While its residential sales increased by 1%, data center sales rose 17% for the second consecutive year. The company forecasts electricity sales will grow by an average of 10% through the end of the decade.
Buy the stock for growth and stability
Beyond its growth narrative, Southern remains a cornerstone for defensive investors seeking reliable yield and financial stability.
Having moved past its heavy construction cycle, the 81-year-old company is an engine for the Southeast's industrial and tech surge. Investors increasingly value the stock not just for its reliable dividend, but as a strategic play on the region's massive data center and infrastructure boom.
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1 Company Set to Make a Fortune From the $1.7 Trillion Data Center Build-Out

Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, where 18,600,000 units were destroyed, or a 3.5% decrease week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLU, in morning trading today Nextera Energy is off about 0.3%, and Southern is lower by about 0.6%.
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Entergy (ETR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.82 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this power company would post earnings of $0.51 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.51, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Entergy, which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, posted revenues of $3.19 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.08%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.85 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Entergy shares have added about 22.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.3%.
What's Next for Entergy?
While Entergy has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Entergy was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.07 on $3.53 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.40 on $13.83 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Utility - Electric Power is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Southern Co. (SO), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on April 30.
This power company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -1.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Southern Co.'s revenues are expected to be $8.12 billion, up 4.4% from the year-ago quarter.
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Entergy (ETR) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

Analysts on Wall Street project that Southern Co. (SO) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 1.6% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $8.12 billion, increasing 4.4% from the same quarter last year.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 3.2% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Southern Co. metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Operating Revenues- Southern Company Natural Gas' at $1.93 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.2%.
Analysts predict that the 'Operating Revenues- Southern Power' will reach $661.70 million. The estimate indicates a change of +16.7% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts expect 'Operating Revenues- Natural Gas revenues' to come in at $1.93 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +5.2% from the prior-year quarter.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Income Available to Common- Southern Power' will reach $110.28 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $87.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts forecast 'Net Income Available to Common- Southern Company Gas' to reach $466.88 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $418.00 million in the same quarter last year.
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Unveiling Southern Co. (SO) Q1 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

The market expects Dominion Energy (D) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 1, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on theearnings callwill mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This energy company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $4.25 billion, up 4.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 5.13% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Dominion Energy?
For Dominion Energy, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.94%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Dominion Energy will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Dominion Energy would post earnings of $0.64 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.68, delivering a surprise of +6.25%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Dominion Energy doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected Results
Another stock from the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, Southern Co. (SO), is soon expected to post earnings of $1.21 per share for the quarter ended March 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -1.6%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $8.12 billion, up 4.4% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Southern Co. has been revised 3.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.32%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Southern Co. will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
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Earnings Preview: Dominion Energy (D) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Southern Company (Symbol: SO) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.2, after changing hands as low as $92.02 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is 67.7. A bullish investor could look at SO's 29.2 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of SO shares:
Looking at the chart above, SO's low point in its 52 week range is $83.09 per share, with $100.835 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $91.92.
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Southern ]Enters Oversold Territory (SO)

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Southern Company (Symbol: SO) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $92.63, changing hands as low as $92.26 per share. Southern Company shares are currently trading down about 1.3% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of SO shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, SO's low point in its 52 week range is $83.09 per share, with $100.835 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $92.14. The SO DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com
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SO Makes Notable Cross Below Critical Moving Average

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NRG Energy today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.475 per share, or $1.90 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 1, 2026.
The Board of Directors of CMS Energy has declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common stock. The dividend for the common stock is 57 cents per share. It is payable May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2026.
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In the latest trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $93.51, marking a -1.06% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.24% for the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.01%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.26%.
The power company's stock has climbed by 1.2% in the past month, exceeding the Utilities sector's loss of 0.18% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 6.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Southern Co. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on April 30, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.22, reflecting a 0.81% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $8.11 billion, reflecting a 4.33% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.59 per share and a revenue of $30.63 billion, representing changes of +6.74% and +3.66%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Southern Co. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.06% higher. Southern Co. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
Digging into valuation, Southern Co. currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.61. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 18.75.
Also, we should mention that SO has a PEG ratio of 2.85. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Utility - Electric Power industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.75.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 75, putting it in the top 31% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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