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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
$97.71
-1.3%
$94.84
$83.06
$100.13
$75.38B0.462.98 million shs1.99 million shs
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
$70.16
-1.4%
$68.98
$58.82
$74.92
$26.99B0.962.18 million shs2.62 million shs
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
$59.44
-1.8%
$58.94
$52.03
$78.64
$20.85B0.582.91 million shs1.59 million shs
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
$73.20
-1.6%
$69.64
$61.56
$75.80
$80.13B0.494.73 million shs5.48 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
+0.07%+3.23%+5.72%+3.30%+0.69%
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
+0.42%+4.39%+4.24%+5.36%-2.58%
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
-0.54%+2.59%+7.51%+9.80%-21.92%
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
+0.61%+5.38%+7.33%+7.61%+2.45%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
4.289 of 5 stars
2.33.04.21.32.52.51.9
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
4.5619 of 5 stars
1.25.04.23.92.81.72.5
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
4.5096 of 5 stars
3.23.04.21.83.12.50.6
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
4.7721 of 5 stars
2.34.04.21.93.72.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
2.50
Moderate Buy$100.622.97% Upside
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
2.33
Hold$73.604.90% Upside
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
2.46
Hold$65.8510.78% Upside
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
2.54
Moderate Buy$74.361.58% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest SO, DUK, ES, and EIX Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/23/2024
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$70.00 ➝ $73.00
4/22/2024
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$101.00 ➝ $94.00
4/22/2024
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$61.00 ➝ $57.00
4/22/2024
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$80.00 ➝ $77.00
4/16/2024
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$101.00 ➝ $99.00
4/15/2024
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$99.00 ➝ $100.00
4/15/2024
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00 ➝ $66.00
4/11/2024
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$96.00 ➝ $100.00
4/10/2024
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$78.00
4/10/2024
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Initiated CoverageBuy$73.00
4/5/2024
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
Mizuho
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$89.00 ➝ $99.00
(Data available from 4/26/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
$29.06B2.59$13.28 per share7.36$62.57 per share1.56
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
$16.34B1.65$12.83 per share5.47$42.42 per share1.65
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
$11.91B1.75$6.52 per share9.11$40.58 per share1.46
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
$25.25B3.17$8.14 per share8.99$32.30 per share2.27

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
$2.84B$3.5527.5215.392.639.78%8.93%2.46%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
$1.41B$3.1222.4912.40N/A8.35%12.63%2.49%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
-$442.24M-$1.26N/A12.413.24-3.71%9.92%2.75%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
$3.98B$3.6320.1717.024.6315.79%11.40%2.90%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest SO, DUK, ES, and EIX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/7/2024N/A
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
$1.39N/A-$1.39N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
$1.45N/A-$1.45N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
$0.90N/A-$0.90N/AN/AN/A  
4/30/2024N/A
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
$1.27N/A-$1.27N/AN/AN/A  
2/22/2024Q4 23
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
$1.16$1.28+$0.12$1.57$4.19 billion$3.71 billion    
2/15/2024Q4 2023
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
$0.59$0.64+$0.05$0.50$6.90 billion$6.05 billion    
2/13/202412/31/2023
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
$0.97$0.95-$0.02$5.58$3.00 billion$2.69 billion      
2/8/202412/31/2023
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
$1.53$1.51-$0.02$1.75$7.24 billion$7.21 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
$4.104.20%+2.05%115.49%19 Years
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
$3.124.45%+5.14%100.00%21 Years
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
$2.864.81%+5.95%N/A 26 Years
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
$2.803.83%+3.06%77.14%23 Years

Latest SO, DUK, ES, and EIX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/22/2024
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
quarterly$0.723.98%5/17/20245/20/20246/6/2024
2/22/2024
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
quarterly$0.784.63%3/27/20243/28/20244/30/2024
1/31/2024
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
quarterly$0.71505.27%3/4/20243/5/20243/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
1.50
0.74
0.49
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
1.86
0.79
0.73
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
1.66
0.67
0.59
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
1.62
0.77
0.56

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
65.31%
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
88.95%
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
79.99%
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
64.10%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
0.10%
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
1.03%
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
0.41%
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
0.18%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Duke Energy Co. stock logo
DUK
Duke Energy
27,037771.46 million770.69 millionOptionable
Edison International stock logo
EIX
Edison International
14,375384.68 million380.72 millionOptionable
Eversource Energy stock logo
ES
Eversource Energy
10,171350.73 million349.29 millionOptionable
The Southern Company stock logo
SO
Southern
28,1001.09 billion1.09 billionOptionable

SO, DUK, ES, and EIX Headlines

SourceHeadline
The Southern Company Expected to Post FY2024 Earnings of $4.03 Per Share (NYSE:SO)The Southern Company Expected to Post FY2024 Earnings of $4.03 Per Share (NYSE:SO)
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 9:29 AM
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Stock Holdings Cut by RWA Wealth Partners LLCThe Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Stock Holdings Cut by RWA Wealth Partners LLC
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 7:17 AM
Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Georgia and Florida Join Forces with SouthStar Energy Services in Sustainability PartnershipHistorically Black Colleges and Universities in Georgia and Florida Join Forces with SouthStar Energy Services in Sustainability Partnership
prnewswire.com - April 25 at 2:33 PM
Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
zacks.com - April 25 at 11:08 AM
Power Surge: Utilities Sectors Resilience ShinesPower Surge: Utilities Sector's Resilience Shines
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 9:57 AM
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Reduces Stock Position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO)Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Reduces Stock Position in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO)
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 8:30 AM
WeaveGrid launches electric vehicle initiatives with Southern Company subsidiaries, simplifying EV home charging in the SoutheastWeaveGrid launches electric vehicle initiatives with Southern Company subsidiaries, simplifying EV home charging in the Southeast
prnewswire.com - April 25 at 7:00 AM
Southern (SO) to Release Earnings on ThursdaySouthern (SO) to Release Earnings on Thursday
americanbankingnews.com - April 25 at 2:00 AM
Southern (NYSE:SO) Price Target Increased to $73.00 by Analysts at Bank of AmericaSouthern (NYSE:SO) Price Target Increased to $73.00 by Analysts at Bank of America
americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 5:20 AM
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Stock Position Reduced by New York State Common Retirement FundThe Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Stock Position Reduced by New York State Common Retirement Fund
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 12:38 PM
Southern (NYSE:SO) PT Raised to $73.00 at Bank of AmericaSouthern (NYSE:SO) PT Raised to $73.00 at Bank of America
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 12:34 PM
Goldman Sachs Has 6 Dividend Blue Chips on Its Conviction List of Top StocksGoldman Sachs Has 6 Dividend Blue Chips on Its Conviction List of Top Stocks
247wallst.com - April 23 at 8:00 AM
Southern (NYSE:SO) Price Target Cut to $77.00Southern (NYSE:SO) Price Target Cut to $77.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 4:32 AM
California Public Employees Retirement System Has $459.61 Million Holdings in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO)California Public Employees Retirement System Has $459.61 Million Holdings in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 7:41 PM
Southern (NYSE:SO) PT Lowered to $77.00 at ScotiabankSouthern (NYSE:SO) PT Lowered to $77.00 at Scotiabank
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 3:20 PM
SSBK Stock Earnings: Southern States Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024SSBK Stock Earnings: Southern States Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024
investorplace.com - April 22 at 3:02 PM
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Raises Dividend to $0.72 Per ShareThe Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Raises Dividend to $0.72 Per Share
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 12:34 PM
Southern Company increases dividend for 23rd consecutive year; annualized rate rises to $2.88 per shareSouthern Company increases dividend for 23rd consecutive year; annualized rate rises to $2.88 per share
prnewswire.com - April 22 at 11:47 AM
The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Position Boosted by Calamos Wealth Management LLCThe Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Position Boosted by Calamos Wealth Management LLC
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 12:50 PM
SFST Stock Earnings: Southern First Bancshares Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024SFST Stock Earnings: Southern First Bancshares Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024
investorplace.com - April 18 at 10:06 PM
Revolutionizing Sustainable Energy: Georgia Solar Companies Partner with Georgia Power to Unveil New Parking Deck Solar ArrayRevolutionizing Sustainable Energy: Georgia Solar Companies Partner with Georgia Power to Unveil New Parking Deck Solar Array
businesswire.com - April 18 at 1:35 PM
Federated Hermes Inc. Has $433 Million Stake in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO)Federated Hermes Inc. Has $433 Million Stake in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 12:21 PM
GSBC Stock Earnings: Great Southern Bancorp Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024GSBC Stock Earnings: Great Southern Bancorp Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024
investorplace.com - April 17 at 11:05 PM
23,550 Shares in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Purchased by Tyche Wealth Partners LLC23,550 Shares in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Purchased by Tyche Wealth Partners LLC
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 7:53 PM

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Company Descriptions

Duke Energy logo

Duke Energy

NYSE:DUK
Duke Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure (EU&I), and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I). The EU&I segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest. It generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, solar and wind sources, renewables, and nuclear fuel. This segment also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and load-serving entities. The GU&I segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas customers; and invests in pipeline transmission projects, renewable natural gas projects, and natural gas storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2006. Duke Energy Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Edison International logo

Edison International

NYSE:EIX
Edison International, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation and distribution of electric power. The company supplies and delivers electricity to approximately 50,000 square mile area of southern California to residential, commercial, industrial, public authorities, agricultural, and other sectors. Its transmission facilities consist of lines ranging from 55 kV to 500 kV and approximately 80 transmission substations; distribution system consists of approximately 38,000 circuit-miles of overhead lines; approximately 31,000 circuit-miles of underground lines; and 730 distribution substations. The company was founded in 1886 and is based in Rosemead, California.
Eversource Energy logo

Eversource Energy

NYSE:ES
Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, engages in the energy delivery business. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. It is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity; solar power facilities; and distribution of natural gas. The company operates regulated water utilities that provide water services to approximately 241,000 customers. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and fire protection, and other customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company was formerly known as Northeast Utilities and changed its name to Eversource Energy in April 2015. Eversource Energy was incorporated in 1927 and is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Southern logo

Southern

NYSE:SO
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, gas distribution operations, and gas pipeline investments operations. In addition, it owns and operates nuclear, coal, hydro, cogeneration, solar, wind, battery storage, and fuel cell facilities. Further, the constructs, operates, and maintains approximately 77,900 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 157 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 8.9 million electric and gas utility customers. Further, it develops distributed energy and resilience solutions; deploys microgrids for commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility customers; and offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.