Rating Change
Keybanc reiterated its Underweight rating on The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) on October 13, 2026.
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Keybanc Reiterates Underweight Rating on The Southern Company (SO)
Keybanc reiterated its Underweight rating on The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) · reiterate
- Firm
- Keybanc
- Rating
- Underweight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $88.11
- Market capitalization
- $93.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Keybanc maintained its Underweight rating on Southern Company (SO) on October 13, 2026, suggesting analyst caution about the stock.
Market Context
The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector. The stock currently trades at $88.11 with a market capitalization of $93.2B. The stock has gained 1.1% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Keybanc 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: 3 Buy, 3 Hold, 4 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Keybanc | Underweight | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | N/A |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View SO Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for SO?
A rating of Underweight from Keybanc 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.
