Check historical price trends and seasonality for Southern Company (SO).
Southern Company (SO) average YTD return over the past 10 years is +7.30%.
Over the past 10 years, the return for the specified period (Feb 3 for 60 days) is +1.09%.
6 wins 1 losses with a win rate of 85.71%.
1) Overview:
Southern Company exhibits a distinct seasonal pattern over the past 10 years. The stock tends to decline in late February and early March, bottoming around March 1 with an average decrease of -1.8%. A strong bullish phase then begins, extending through the spring and summer, culminating in a significant peak around August 2, showing an average increase of +8.8%. The stock maintains positive momentum through the end of the year, with another peak on December 31, averaging +7.2%.
2) Buy-the-dip points:
The most prominent buy-the-dip opportunity appears in late February and early March, with the lowest point around March 1, showing an average decline of -1.8%. This pullback could be attributed to profit-taking after a period of gains or broader market corrections. A rebound typically follows throughout March and April, presenting a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the subsequent upward trend.
3) Summary:
Seasonality suggests a strategic approach to investing in Southern Company. Consider initiating a position in late February or early March to take advantage of the dip, aiming to benefit from the subsequent rally through the spring and summer months. Monitor the stock closely around August, as this period tends to mark a peak before potentially consolidating gains.
| Year | Start Date | Start Price | End Date | End Price | Return | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-02-03 | 83.9700 | 2025-04-03 | 92.5600 | 8.5900 | 10.23 |
| 2023 | 2023-02-03 | 67.2700 | 2023-04-03 | 68.9700 | 1.7000 | 2.53 |
| 2022 | 2022-02-03 | 69.2500 | 2022-04-03 | 74.1200 | 4.8700 | 7.03 |
| 2021 | 2021-02-03 | 59.4500 | 2021-04-03 | 62.3300 | 2.8800 | 4.84 |
| 2020 | 2020-02-03 | 70.7000 | 2020-04-02 | 52.4000 | -18.3000 | -25.88 |
| 2017 | 2017-02-03 | 48.8300 | 2017-04-03 | 49.9600 | 1.1300 | 2.31 |
| 2016 | 2016-02-03 | 48.5100 | 2016-04-02 | 51.7000 | 3.1900 | 6.58 |
| Avg | 63.9971 | 64.5771 | 0.58 | 1.09 |
| Day \ Month | Jan Total +1.29% | Feb Total -3.03% | Mar Total +4.91% | Apr Total +2.57% | May Total +0.11% | Jun Total -1.11% | Jul Total +3.87% | Aug Total -1.61% | Sep Total -0.36% | Oct Total +1.94% | Nov Total -0.09% | Dec Total +0.12% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Avg -0.04% | 0.00% | -0.03% | -0.05% | -0.65% | -0.48% | -0.13% | +0.55% | +0.55% | +0.16% | +0.04% | -0.40% | -0.08% |
| 2 Avg +0.23% | -0.33% | -0.10% | +1.10% | +0.37% | +0.10% | +0.18% | +0.25% | +0.36% | +0.31% | -0.09% | +0.54% | +0.13% |
| 3 Avg +0.08% | +0.28% | -0.38% | +0.59% | -0.41% | +0.17% | +0.40% | +0.16% | -0.31% | +0.30% | +0.14% | -0.01% | 0.00% |
| 4 Avg +0.02% | -0.24% | -0.18% | +0.97% | -0.50% | +0.66% | -0.31% | 0.00% | +0.06% | +0.07% | +0.34% | -0.25% | -0.37% |
| 5 Avg -0.04% | -0.11% | -0.24% | +0.10% | +0.52% | -0.08% | +0.01% | +0.04% | -0.91% | +0.16% | -0.02% | +0.14% | -0.07% |
| 6 Avg +0.10% | +0.26% | -0.02% | -0.12% | +1.33% | -0.48% | -0.26% | +0.02% | +0.29% | +0.22% | -0.03% | -0.38% | +0.33% |
| 7 Avg +0.04% | -0.06% | -0.12% | +0.48% | -0.42% | +0.28% | +0.10% | -0.15% | +0.49% | +0.21% | -0.40% | -0.08% | +0.16% |
| 8 Avg +0.12% | +0.68% | +0.04% | +0.07% | +0.63% | -0.36% | +0.14% | +0.03% | -0.34% | +0.35% | +0.12% | +0.23% | -0.15% |
| 9 Avg -0.05% | -0.26% | +0.13% | -0.76% | +0.61% | +0.05% | -0.22% | -0.35% | +0.24% | -0.28% | +0.25% | +0.14% | -0.18% |
| 10 Avg +0.12% | -0.20% | +0.06% | +0.43% | -0.17% | +0.43% | +0.14% | +0.61% | +0.02% | -0.28% | +0.39% | +0.28% | -0.25% |
| 11 Avg -0.18% | -0.27% | +0.11% | -0.81% | -0.23% | +0.03% | -0.65% | +0.23% | -0.33% | +0.16% | -0.14% | -0.41% | +0.16% |
| 12 Avg -0.14% | -0.54% | +0.14% | -1.09% | +0.15% | -0.73% | +0.32% | -0.01% | +0.21% | +0.17% | -0.31% | -0.18% | +0.20% |
| 13 Avg +0.12% | +0.47% | +0.04% | +0.70% | -0.40% | -0.25% | -0.40% | -0.24% | -0.11% | -0.08% | +0.69% | +0.22% | +0.86% |
| 14 Avg +0.02% | -0.01% | -0.75% | +0.29% | +0.45% | -0.16% | -0.01% | +0.38% | -0.33% | +0.64% | +0.10% | +0.22% | -0.61% |
| 15 Avg +0.09% | +0.38% | -0.21% | +0.63% | -0.41% | -0.22% | +0.19% | +0.14% | -0.06% | -0.14% | +0.19% | +0.33% | +0.27% |
| 16 Avg -0.05% | +0.10% | -0.47% | -1.04% | +0.02% | -0.08% | -0.30% | +0.30% | +0.26% | -0.04% | +0.41% | +0.17% | +0.07% |
| 17 Avg +0.17% | +0.34% | -0.05% | +1.88% | +1.09% | -0.31% | -0.30% | +0.02% | -0.17% | +0.08% | +0.02% | -0.85% | +0.27% |
| 18 Avg -0.14% | -0.57% | +0.25% | -0.23% | +0.08% | -0.10% | -0.24% | -0.15% | -0.06% | -0.22% | +0.16% | -0.09% | -0.53% |
| 19 Avg -0.11% | +0.07% | -0.12% | -1.13% | +0.31% | +0.04% | -0.27% | +0.07% | +0.25% | 0.00% | +0.14% | -0.11% | -0.54% |
| 20 Avg -0.08% | -0.19% | +0.48% | -0.84% | -0.42% | +0.41% | +0.06% | -0.13% | -0.09% | -0.25% | -0.05% | -0.12% | +0.17% |
| 21 Avg +0.08% | +0.02% | -0.04% | -0.04% | -0.28% | -0.04% | +0.56% | +0.66% | -0.04% | +0.02% | +0.19% | +0.03% | -0.08% |
| 22 Avg +0.06% | -0.22% | +0.27% | -0.15% | +0.47% | -0.08% | +0.11% | +0.67% | -0.40% | -0.09% | +0.14% | +0.09% | -0.12% |
| 23 Avg -0.09% | +0.19% | +0.08% | -0.73% | -0.06% | +0.07% | -0.15% | -0.08% | -0.39% | +0.02% | +0.01% | -0.08% | +0.06% |
| 24 Avg +0.24% | -0.02% | -0.09% | +1.77% | +0.52% | +0.44% | 0.00% | -0.05% | -0.07% | +0.11% | +0.47% | +0.13% | -0.30% |
| 25 Avg +0.01% | +0.38% | +0.12% | +0.47% | -0.03% | -0.09% | -0.23% | -0.18% | 0.00% | -0.24% | -0.27% | +0.15% | 0.00% |
| 26 Avg -0.06% | -0.23% | -0.93% | +1.38% | -0.63% | -0.02% | -0.10% | +0.52% | -0.21% | -0.60% | -0.01% | +0.04% | +0.02% |
| 27 Avg +0.03% | +0.42% | -0.71% | +0.55% | +0.33% | +0.18% | +0.16% | -0.15% | -0.18% | -0.35% | -0.42% | +0.24% | +0.28% |
| 28 Avg -0.02% | +0.05% | -0.33% | 0.00% | +0.29% | +0.02% | -0.20% | +0.16% | -0.11% | -0.01% | -0.34% | +0.07% | +0.14% |
| 29 Avg +0.03% | +0.01% | - | +0.56% | -0.07% | -0.13% | -0.34% | +0.55% | +0.26% | -0.52% | -0.14% | -0.03% | +0.23% |
| 30 Avg +0.11% | +0.57% | - | +0.19% | +0.10% | +0.45% | +0.60% | -0.27% | -0.22% | -0.25% | +0.29% | -0.13% | -0.12% |
| 31 Avg +0.10% | +0.35% | - | -0.27% | - | +0.39% | - | +0.25% | -0.25% | - | +0.05% | - | +0.17% |
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