Southern Co. Stock Rises Amid Market Dip, Earnings Report Looming

Southern Co. (SO) rose 1.44% to $96.93, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.4% loss. The power company's stock has fallen 1.88% in the past month. Investors will be monitoring its upcoming earnings report on April 30, 2026, with projected earnings of $1.22 per share, down 0.81% YoY, and revenue of $8.11 billion, up 4.36% YoY. The Zacks Rank system has a history of outperforming, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25%.