NYSE trade advice (B): US Utility stock | 4-5% gain | USA stock trading idea on 8 Oct 2025

Date
October 8, 2025
Analysed By
Naranj Capital Research Desk
Stock Market
NYSE, United States of America

Trading Advice in US Stocks

  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Southern Company
  • 95.5 - 96.5
  • 99 - 100
  • Below 93.5
  • 4% – 5%
  • 10 - 12 Days
  • Buy
    Southern Company
  • Buy
    Range
    95.5 - 96.5
  • Target
    99 - 100
  • Stoploss
    Below 93.5
  • Upside
    Potential
    4% – 5%
  • Trade
    Duration
    10 - 12 Days
  • * Once the first target hit, reset the StopLoss at your buying price.

    Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Stock Overview

  • NYSE code
  • Stock Name
  • Sector
  • 52 Weeks High
  • 52 Weeks Low
  • SO
  • Southern Company
  • Utilities
  • 96.77
  • 80.46
  • NYSE code SO
  • Stock Name Southern Company
  • Sector Utilities
  • 52 Weeks High 96.77
  • 52 Weeks Low 80.46
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Q2 FY25 Results Highlights

    Metrics Q2 FY25 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY24 QoQ Change (%) YoY Change (%)
    Revenue ($ million) 6,973 7,775 6,463 -10.32% 7.89%
    Gross Margin (%) 50.05% 48.12% 53.91% 4.01% -7.16%
    Operating Income ($ million) 1,764 2,010 1,939 -12.24% -09.03%
    Net Income ($ million) 880 1,334 1,203 -34.03% -26.85%
    GAAP EPS ($) 0.8 1.21 1.09 -33.88% -26.61%

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

    • Mixed Quarterly Performance: Q2 FY25 revenue stood at $6.97 billion, up 7.9% YoY but down 10.3% QoQ. GAAP EPS came in at $0.80, down 33.9% QoQ and 26.6% YoY.
    • Solid Demand Growth: Retail electricity sales increased 3%, driven by 2.8% residential growth and a 13% surge in data center usage year-over-year.
    • Expanded Capital Plan: The company raised its capital investment outlook from $63B to $76B, signaling strong future growth in power generation and infrastructure.
    • Financial Discipline: Targets a 17% FFO-to-debt ratio by the end of the forecast period and continues its 23-year streak of dividend increases.
    • Leadership Outlook: The CEO highlighted Southern’s strength in vertically integrated markets, while the incoming CFO pointed to accelerating growth opportunities ahead.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) vs NYSE - Relative Performance

    The image showcases Southern Company's 1-year performance relative to NYSE.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    SO —   NYSE —

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Technical Analysis (Daily)

    Southern Company - Daily Technical Analysis
    Southern Company - Daily Technical Analysis

    • A recent breakout above the neckline of a rounding bottom pattern has pushed the stock to an all-time high.
    • The bullish momentum is expected to sustain, potentially driving the price to new highs in the coming sessions.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Oscillators

    Indicator Value Zone
    RSI-14 66.73 Neutral
    CCI-14 152.93 Overbought
    ROC 2.13 Positive
    MFI 77.97 Neutral
    William %R -5.45 Overbought

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

    EMA Value Stock Position
    5 EMA 95.27 Above
    10 EMA 94.61 Above
    20 EMA 93.91 Above
    50 EMA 93.27 Above
    100 EMA 92.34 Above
    200 EMA 90.26 Above

  • Conclusion - Southern Company (NYSE: SO) Stock Price Forecast

    Based on our swing stock trading in USA, Southern Company stock price target will be USD 99 - USD 100 in the next 12-14 trading sessions.

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    Target hit. Trade closed.

    08 Oct 2025
    14 Oct 2025
    15 Oct 2025
    6 days
    Loss per
    100,000 SAR
    Stop-loss
    93.5
    Buy Advice
    08 Oct 2025
    95.5 - 96.5
    Target 1
    14 Oct 2025
    99
    Target 2
    15 Oct 2025
    100
    Profit per
    100,000 SAR
    6 days
    4,712
    93.5
    95.5 - 96.5
    99
    100
    4,712
    08 Oct 2025
    14 Oct 2025
    15 Oct 2025
    6 days
    Loss per
    100,000 SAR
    Stop-loss
    93.5
    Buy Advice
    08 Oct 2025
    95.5 - 96.5
    Target 1
    14 Oct 2025
    99
    Target 2
    15 Oct 2025
    100
    Profit per
    100,000 SAR
    6 days
    4,712
    93.5
    95.5 - 96.5
    99
    100
    4,712
  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Southern Company
  • 95.5 - 96.5
  • 99 - 100
  • Below 93.5
  • 4% – 5%
  • 10 - 12 Days
  • Buy Southern Company
  • Buy
    Range
    95.5 - 96.5
  • Target 99 - 100
  • Stoploss Below 93.5
  • Upside
    Potential
    4% – 5%
  • Trade
    Duration
    10 - 12 Days
  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Southern Company
  • 95.5 - 96.5
  • 99 - 100
  • Below 93.5
  • 4% – 5%
  • 10 - 12 Days
  • Buy
    Southern Company
  • Buy
    Range
    95.5 - 96.5
  • Target
    99 - 100
  • Stoploss
    Below 93.5
  • Upside
    Potential
    4% – 5%
  • Trade
    Duration
    10 - 12 Days
  • * Once the first target hit, reset the StopLoss at your buying price.
    * Trade durations are approximate; actual holding period may vary.

    Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Stock Overview

  • NYSE code
  • Stock Name
  • Sector
  • 52 Weeks High
  • 52 Weeks Low
  • SO
  • Southern Company
  • Utilities
  • 96.77
  • 80.46
  • NYSE code SO
  • Stock Name Southern Company
  • Sector Utilities
  • 52 Weeks High 96.77
  • 52 Weeks Low 80.46
  • Company profile

    The Southern Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and natural gas across multiple U.S. states. It operates power generation assets, including renewable energy projects, and manages over 78,500 miles of gas pipelines. The company also provides energy, communication, and microgrid solutions for commercial, industrial, and government clients. Founded in 1946, it serves both retail and wholesale customers and continues to invest in clean energy and grid modernization.

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Q2 FY25 Results Highlights

    Metrics Q2 FY25 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY24 QoQ Change (%) YoY Change (%)
    Revenue ($ million) 6,973 7,775 6,463 -10.32% 7.89%
    Gross Margin (%) 50.05% 48.12% 53.91% 4.01% -7.16%
    Operating Income ($ million) 1,764 2,010 1,939 -12.24% -09.03%
    Net Income ($ million) 880 1,334 1,203 -34.03% -26.85%
    GAAP EPS ($) 0.8 1.21 1.09 -33.88% -26.61%

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

    • Mixed Quarterly Performance: Q2 FY25 revenue stood at $6.97 billion, up 7.9% YoY but down 10.3% QoQ. GAAP EPS came in at $0.80, down 33.9% QoQ and 26.6% YoY.
    • Solid Demand Growth: Retail electricity sales increased 3%, driven by 2.8% residential growth and a 13% surge in data center usage year-over-year.
    • Expanded Capital Plan: The company raised its capital investment outlook from $63B to $76B, signaling strong future growth in power generation and infrastructure.
    • Financial Discipline: Targets a 17% FFO-to-debt ratio by the end of the forecast period and continues its 23-year streak of dividend increases.
    • Leadership Outlook: The CEO highlighted Southern’s strength in vertically integrated markets, while the incoming CFO pointed to accelerating growth opportunities ahead.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) vs NYSE - Relative Performance

    The image showcases Southern Company's 1-year performance relative to NYSE.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    SO —   NYSE —

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Technical Analysis (Daily)

    Southern Company - Daily Technical Analysis
    Southern Company - Daily Technical Analysis

    • A recent breakout above the neckline of a rounding bottom pattern has pushed the stock to an all-time high.
    • The bullish momentum is expected to sustain, potentially driving the price to new highs in the coming sessions.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Oscillators

    Indicator Value Zone
    RSI-14 66.73 Neutral
    CCI-14 152.93 Overbought
    ROC 2.13 Positive
    MFI 77.97 Neutral
    William %R -5.45 Overbought

  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) - Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

    EMA Value Stock Position
    5 EMA 95.27 Above
    10 EMA 94.61 Above
    20 EMA 93.91 Above
    50 EMA 93.27 Above
    100 EMA 92.34 Above
    200 EMA 90.26 Above

  • Conclusion - Southern Company (NYSE: SO) Stock Price Forecast

    Based on our swing stock trading in USA, Southern Company stock price target will be USD 99 - USD 100 in the next 12-14 trading sessions.

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