Rating Change
Jefferies reiterated its Hold rating on The Southern Company (NYSE:SOMN) on October 20, 2026.
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Jefferies Reiterates Hold Rating on The Southern Company (SOMN)
Jefferies reiterated its Hold rating on The Southern Company (NYSE:SOMN) on October 20, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
The Southern Company (NYSE:SOMN) · reiterate
- Firm
- Jefferies
- Rating
- Hold to Hold
- Price at event
- $48.01
- Market capitalization
- $53.4B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Jefferies maintained a Hold rating on The Southern Company (SOMN) on October 20, 2026, with the stock trading at $48.01.
Market Context
The Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector. The stock currently trades at $48.01 with a market capitalization of $53.4B.
Analyst coverage from Jefferies 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, 5 Hold, 3 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Jefferies | Hold | N/A |
| 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 |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View SOMN Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hold rating mean for SOMN?
A rating of Hold from Jefferies reflects the analyst's outlook on The Southern Company (NYSE:SOMN). 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 SOMN forecast page.