Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) on October 16, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on The Southern Company (SO)
Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) on October 16, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $91.18
- Market capitalization
- $93.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating on Southern Company (SO) on October 16, 2026, suggesting neutral near-term performance expectations.
Market Context
The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector. The stock currently trades at $91.18 with a market capitalization of $93.2B. The stock has gained 4.2% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for The Southern Company.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for The Southern Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 2 Buy, 4 Hold, 4 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Truist Securities | Hold | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Keybanc | Underweight | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View SO Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for SO?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on The Southern Company (NYSE:SO). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the SO forecast page.
