SO (Southern Co) Insider Ownership: 0.28 % (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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SO Southern Co SO
82 GF Score
Price $92.73
GF Value $94.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Southern Co Insider Ownership?

Southern Co SO -0.56% 82 Insider Ownership is 0.28 % as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates SO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Southern Co's insider ownership is 0.28%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Southern Co's Institutional Ownership is 70.04%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Southern Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 99.90%.

Southern Co Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Co's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Southern Co Insider Ownership Chart

Southern Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Southern Co can be seen below:

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Southern Co Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 0.28 % mean?
Southern Co (SO) has a Insider Ownership of 0.28 % as of Aug. 05, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors.
Is Southern Co's Insider Ownership too high?
Southern Co's current Insider Ownership is 0.28 %. Overall, Southern Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Co's Insider Ownership compare to DUK and AEP?
Southern Co's Insider Ownership of 0.28 % can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Southern Co and its competitors. Southern Co's current Insider Ownership is 0.28 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co (SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.08, compared to a current price of $92.73 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 0.28 %. Southern Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Co (SO), the current Insider Ownership is 0.28 % as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Southern Co (SO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $92.73 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.08. GuruFocus considers Southern Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SO:

  • Insider Ownership: 0.28 %
  • GF Value™: $94.08 vs. price of $92.73 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Co Business Description

Address 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308
Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 46 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.
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