Southern Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

SO Stock  USD 83.90  0.01  0.01%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Southern is Buy with 11 hold recommendations. The current projected Southern target price consensus is 90.75 with 22 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Southern analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Southern vendors, executives, and/or customers. Southern recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Southern target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Southern to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
82.58
Highest Forecast
100.73
Target Price
90.75
As of the 18th of January 2025, Gross Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.53, while Gross Profit is likely to drop about 8.3 B. At this time, Southern's Non Current Assets Total are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 18th of January 2025, Non Currrent Assets Other is likely to grow to about 20.2 B, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop about 847.2 M.
  
It's important to approach Southern's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Southern Target Price Consensus

Southern target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Southern's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   22  Buy
Most Southern analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Southern stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Southern, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Southern Target Price Projection

Southern's current and average target prices are 83.90 and 90.75, respectively. The current price of Southern is the price at which Southern Company is currently trading. On the other hand, Southern's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Southern Market Quote on 18th of January 2025

Low Price83.35Odds
High Price84.49Odds

83.9

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Southern Target Price

Low Estimate82.58Odds
High Estimate100.73Odds

90.7521

Historical Lowest Forecast  82.58 Target Price  90.75 Highest Forecast  100.73
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Southern Company and the information provided on this page.

Southern Analyst Ratings

Southern's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Southern stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Southern's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Southern's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Southern price targets

Southern's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Southern's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Southern's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Southern's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Southern Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Southern is a key component of Southern valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Southern.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
82.8083.9185.02
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
75.5188.1489.25
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.000.571.02
Details

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