SOUTHERN CO (SO) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 40 corporate insiders have executed 1105 transactions totaling $369.5M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$368.5M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 6, 2026 involved a transaction of 3,314 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for SO in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for SO in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for SO is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$368.5M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at SOUTHERN CO (SO) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 40 insiders are actively trading SO stock, having executed 1105 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Thomas A. Fanning (Executive), who has made 50 transactions totaling $283.5M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | N. Drake Sloane | EVP & CHRO | Option Exercise | 3,314 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | N. Drake Sloane | EVP & CHRO | Payment | 1,649 | $90.80 | $149.7K | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | N. Drake Sloane | EVP & CHRO | Option Exercise | 3,698 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | M. Kim Matthew | Comptroller | Option Exercise | 282 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | M. Kim Matthew | Comptroller | Payment | 146 | $91.08 | $13.3K | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | M. Kim Matthew | Comptroller | Option Exercise | 292 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | P. Cherry Pedro | Chairman, President & CEO, MPC | Option Exercise | 531 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 5, 2026 | P. Cherry Pedro | Chairman, President & CEO, MPC | Payment | 226 | $91.08 | $20.6K | C-Suite |
| Feb 5, 2026 | P. Cherry Pedro | Chairman, President & CEO, MPC | Option Exercise | 550 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 5, 2026 | P. Poroch David | EVP & CFO | Option Exercise | 566 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 5, 2026 | P. Poroch David | EVP & CFO | Payment | 160 | $91.08 | $14.6K | C-Suite |
| Feb 5, 2026 | P. Poroch David | EVP & CFO | Option Exercise | 585 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Jeffrey Peoples James | Chairman, President & CEO, APC | Option Exercise | 2,895 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Jeffrey Peoples James | Chairman, President & CEO, APC | Payment | 1,493 | $89.31 | $133.3K | C-Suite |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Jeffrey Peoples James | Chairman, President & CEO, APC | Option Exercise | 3,231 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 185 | $369.0M | 50.7% |
Exercise(M) | 413 | $219.9M | 30.2% |
Payment(F) | 385 | $137.0M | 18.8% |
Award(A) | 104 | $963.6K | 0.1% |
Purchase(P) | 5 | $454.9K | 0.1% |
Gift(G) | 11 | $0 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at SOUTHERN CO has increased, with 40 insiders executing 1105 transactions across all time. Total sales of $369.0M significantly outpace purchases of $454.9K, resulting in a net outflow of $368.5M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.