SOJD

Utilities

Southern Company (The) Series 2 · Regulated Electric · $21B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
19.5
Poor

Southern Company (The) Series 2 scores 19.5/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Utilities Sector
SOJD
19.5
Sector avg
43.5
Quality
Weak
Moat
Neutral
Growth
Weak
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Elevated

What is Southern Company (The) Series 2?

Southern Company is a large-cap utility holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, serving millions of customers across the southeastern United States through electricity and natural gas operations.

Southern Company generates and distributes electricity through vertically integrated utilities in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. Its Southern Power segment develops and manages renewable energy projects sold in wholesale markets. The Southern Company Gas segment distributes natural gas across several states including Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey.

The Southern Company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

  • Regulated electric utility services
  • Wholesale renewable energy generation
  • Natural gas distribution

Is SOJD a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates SOJD as Below Average overall.

Valuation stands out as Attractive relative to peers, which may appeal to income-focused investors seeking entry points in the utility sector. Quality, Moat, and Growth all register as Neutral, reflecting the steady but unspectacular nature of regulated utility operations.

The Risk pillar is rated Weak, which is the primary drag on the overall score and warrants careful consideration.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does SOJD pay dividends?

Yes — Southern Company (The) Series 2 pays a dividend.

SOJD pays a regular dividend, consistent with Southern Company's long-standing practice of returning income to shareholders. Utility-linked securities like this are often held for their income characteristics. Investors should review the current terms directly via Southern Company's investor relations page.

When does SOJD report earnings?

Southern Company reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.

As a regulated utility, Southern Company's results tend to reflect stable, rate-based revenues rather than sharp swings. Performance is influenced by regulatory decisions, energy demand, and capital investment cycles across its service territories.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Southern Company's official investor relations page.

SOJD Price History

-7.8% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in Southern Company (The) Series 2?

$
Today it would be worth
$9,327
That's a -6.7% total return, or -1.4% annualized.

Based on Southern Company (The) Series 2's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Southern Company do?

Southern Company is a utility holding company that generates and distributes electricity across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, develops wholesale renewable energy projects, and distributes natural gas across multiple states.

Does SOJD pay dividends?

Yes, SOJD is associated with Southern Company, which pays a regular dividend. Income-focused investors often hold utility securities like this for their consistent distributions. Check the company's investor relations page for current details.

When does SOJD report earnings?

Southern Company follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. Specific dates are not tracked by our data source, so visit Southern Company's investor relations page for the latest schedule.

Is SOJD a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates SOJD as Below Average overall. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, but the Risk pillar is Weak. Whether it suits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and income objectives. See the full breakdown by signing up.

Is SOJD overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for SOJD is rated Attractive, suggesting the security is not considered expensive relative to its fundamentals within the utility sector. Pro members can view the detailed metrics behind this assessment.

What is SOJD's market cap bracket?

SOJD is associated with Southern Company, which is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its significant scale as one of the largest utility holding companies in the United States.

Is SOJD a long-term quality indicator?

From a long-term quality perspective, SOJD's UQS profile shows Neutral readings across Quality, Moat, and Growth, with a Weak Risk rating. Regulated utilities can offer stability, but the Risk pillar warrants attention for long-horizon holders.

What sector does SOJD belong to?

SOJD belongs to the Utilities sector. Utility securities are generally characterized by regulated revenues, capital-intensive infrastructure, and income-oriented investor appeal rather than high growth.

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SOJD — Score History

102030405060Jul 11Jul 29Aug 16Sep 3Sep 21Oct 8
Score changes· 9 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
Aug 15, 202619.50.056.00.036.90.0-23.5
Aug 7, 202643.049.256.017.935.052.7-8.4
Aug 2, 202651.454.856.045.36.890.9+2.1
Jul 22, 202649.349.256.045.32.990.20.0
Jul 21, 202649.349.256.045.32.989.80.0
Jul 18, 202649.349.256.045.32.989.90.0
Jul 17, 202649.349.256.045.32.990.30.0
Jul 14, 202649.349.256.045.32.989.9-0.2
Jul 11, 202649.549.256.045.32.991.1—

SOJD — Pillar Breakdown

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Quality

— 0.0/100 (25%)

Southern Company (The) Series 2 currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

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Growth

— 0.0/100 (20%)

Southern Company (The) Series 2 faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

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Risk

— 36.9/100 (15%)

Southern Company (The) Series 2 has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

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Valuation

— 0.0/100 (15%)

Southern Company (The) Series 2 appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

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Moat

— 56/100 (25%)

Southern Company (The) Series 2 has meaningful competitive advantages that should protect its market position. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SOJD.

Score Composition

Quality
0.0×25%0.0
Growth
0.0×20%0.0
Risk
36.9×15%5.5
Valuation
0.0×15%0.0
Moat
56.0×25%14.0
Total
19.5Poor

Financial Data

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How is the SOJD UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Southern Company (The) Series 2 is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Southern Company (The) Series 2's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Southern Company (The) Series 2 is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.