NYSE:SO · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.27 today
Vol 1.94M · Avg 5.34M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of The Southern Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare SO returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
12.1%
avg 10.9%
ROIC
4.4%
avg 3.6%
ROA
2.8%
avg 2.5%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 12.1% versus its period average of 10.9%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Christopher C. Womack | Chief Executive Officer, President & Chairman | $5.43M | — | 68 | $216,863.25 | 0.02% |
Kimberly Scheibe Greene | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Power | $2.87M | — | 60 | $103,602.00 | <0.01% |
J. Jeffrey Peoples | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Alabama Power Company | $2.46M | — | 66 | $59,175.00 | <0.01% |
Daniel S. Tucker | Senior Advisor | $2.44M | — | 56 | $74,962.00 | <0.01% |
Stanley W. Connally Jr. | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $2.33M | — | 57 | $161,481.00 | 0.01% |
David Poroch | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.60M | — | 56 | $9,452.07 | <0.01% |
Sterling A. Spainhour Jr. | Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer | — | — | 57 | $704.22 | <0.01% |
Greg MacLeod | Director of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Matthew Kim | SVP, Comptroller & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | — | $6,588.00 | <0.01% |
Sloane N. Drake | Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | — | — | 49 | $39,565.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
7
$4.79M
Net Sentiment
$4.79M
Net selling
Most Active
Kim Matthew M.
4 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 7 sells worth $4.79M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $4.79M. Kim Matthew M. was the most active insider with 4 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -1.4% | +5.9% (15yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +1.9% | +5.1% (15yr)7 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +0.1% | +7.2% (15yr)7 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -1.4% | +5.3% (15yr)7 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +1.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +7.2% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages SO?
The Southern Company (SO) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Christopher C. Womack, Chief Executive Officer, President & Chairman.
Are SO insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $30.60M.
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