FrançaisWhat if you had invested in Southern Company (SO)?
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,066 | +7% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,518 | +52% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $1,687 | +69% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $1,987 | +99% |
| since 1984 | $16,937 | +1594% |
Performance and « what if you had invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -2% | $983 (-2%) |
| 2025 | +8% | $1,066 (+7%) |
| 2024 | +34% | $1,423 (+42%) |
| 2023 | +7% | $1,518 (+52%) |
| 2022 | -3% | $1,478 (+48%) |
| 2021 | +14% | $1,687 (+69%) |
| 2020 | -6% | $1,586 (+59%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $1,926 (+93%) |
| 2018 | +15% | $2,223 (+122%) |
| 2017 | -15% | $1,883 (+88%) |
| 2016 | +5% | $1,987 (+99%) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much would I have made investing in Southern Company?
$1000 invested in Southern Company 5 years ago would be worth $1,687 today, and $1,987 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
What was Southern Company's return in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +34%. 2025: +8%. 2026: -2%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Southern Company's average annual return?
Over 10 years, Southern Company's average annual return (CAGR) is about 7% per year, and 11%/yr over 5 years.
What was Southern Company's best and worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+34%). Worst year: 2017 (-15%).
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000) in Southern Company?
It's proportional — just multiply. Over 5 years, $1,000 invested in Southern Company is worth $1,687, so $100 would be worth a tenth, $5,000 five times more, and $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator at the top of the page for your exact amount and chosen year.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.