Southern Company (SO) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+11.17%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$85.11

Current price$94.61

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,111.70

YTD rank#261 of 500

SectorUtilities

Official websitesoutherncompany.com

Price chart

SO vs its sector

Utilities sector average+6.37%

SO YTD+11.17%

Difference+4.80 pts

Stocks in sector31

Outperforming its sector. SO is 4.80 points ahead of the Utilities sector average, which covers 31 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Southern Company (SO) is up +11.17% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #261 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $85.11 and trades at $94.61 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,111.70 today. That puts it 4.80 points ahead of the Utilities sector average of +6.37%.

Recent performance

Southern Company (SO) has gained 13.01% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 15.36%, and gained 2.29% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 4.81%). It is trading 2.95% below its 52-week high of $97.49, set on 2026-03-16. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest SO news

Curious about Southern Co. (SO) Q3 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsZacks · 2026-11-02
3 Utility Stocks Could Turn $300,000 Into $1,052 a Month in Dividend Income24/7 Wall St. · 2026-11-01
Did Bylaw Changes Just Shift Southern's (SO) Investment Narrative?Simply Wall St. · 2026-11-01
Southern (SO) Names New Leaders Across Its Utility OperationsSimply Wall St. · 2026-11-01
Are You Overpaying For Constellation Energy Stock Versus Its Rivals?Trefis · 2026-10-31

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SO YTD return FAQ

What is Southern Company (SO)'s YTD return in 2026?

Southern Company (SO) is up +11.17% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Southern Company (SO)'s price at the start of 2026?

Southern Company (SO) closed at $85.11 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $94.61 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Southern Company (SO) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Southern Company (SO) ranks #261 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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