Southern Stock Forecast
NYSE: SOUtilitiesElectric Utilities: CentralUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:01 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
SO analyst consensus
Consensus (23 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$98.13+14.85%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 6
- Hold 14
- Sell 2
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 23 Wall Street analysts covering Southern (2026-10-07), 7 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 14 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $98.13, with a high estimate of $112.00 and a low estimate of $79.00. The average target implies upside of 14.9% from the current price of $85.44.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 41.8%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for SO.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 1 | 4% |
| Buy | 6 | 26% |
| Hold | 14 | 61% |
| Sell | 2 | 9% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $79.00 | -7.54% |
| Average target | $98.13 | +14.85% |
| High target | $112.00 | +31.09% |