The Southern Company, a utility giant based in Atlanta, GA, is set to announce its Q2 earnings for 2025. Analysts expect a profit of $0.99 per share, down 9.2% from last year. For fiscal 2025, profit is expected to be $4.28 per share, up 5.7% from 2024, with an EPS growth of 7% in 2026.

Despite a 16% rise in its shares over the past year, Southern Company slightly lags behind the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund’s return. The company delivered strong Q1 results, with operating revenue up 17% and adjusted EPS of $1.23 beating estimates by 2.5%.

Wall Street analysts rate SO stock as “Moderate Buy,” with a mean price target of $95.29, suggesting a 2.8% potential upside from current levels. The company’s Q1 performance exceeded expectations, driven by higher revenues and growth in natural gas sales. Analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s future performance.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: What to Expect From Southern Company’s Q2 2025 Earnings Report