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Southern (SO): Is the Recent 5% Pullback Creating a Quiet Value Opportunity?

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Southern (SO) has quietly slipped about 5% over the past month, even as its long term total return record remains strong. For income focused investors, that disconnect makes the current setup worth a closer look.

See our latest analysis for Southern.

That recent 1 month share price drag contrasts with Southern's steadier picture. A year to date share price gain and a three year total shareholder return above 40% suggest long term momentum is still intact.

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With shares lagging recently despite solid multi year returns and a sizable gap to analyst targets, the key question now is simple: is Southern quietly undervalued, or is the market already discounting years of steady growth?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 13% Undervalued

With the narrative fair value sitting around 13% above Southern's last close of $86.28, the storyline leans toward upside built on steady compounding.

The expansion of large scale electrification projects including hyperscaler data centers and industrial developments across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi is materially increasing Southern's load outlook, resulting in regulatory approvals and filings for up to 10 GW of new generation and $13 billion of incremental capital investment, driving long term earnings and rate base growth.

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Curious how a regulated utility earns a growth style valuation premium? The narrative hinges on rising sales, fatter margins, and a future earnings multiple that pushes expectations toward the top of its peer group. Want to see the precise growth path and profitability shift behind that call?

Result: Fair Value of $99.23 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, elevated capital spending and potential regulatory pushback on new projects could compress margins, dilute returns, and derail the growth-focused valuation narrative.

Find out about the key risks to this Southern narrative.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.