The Southern Company (SO) is trading at $92.05, which is -7.7% below its all-time high of $99.72. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.9, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, SO has experienced 352 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.2%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:21 PM EDT
SO
StockThe Southern Company
Price
$92.05
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $99.72
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-7.7%
Days in Drawdown
161
Avg Max Drawdown
3.2%
Avg Length
39
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.9
SO - Price & High Water Mark
SO - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
The Southern Company (SO) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
The Southern Company is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $92.05, down 7.7% from its all-time high of $99.72. This pullback has lasted 161 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, The Southern Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.2% in depth, with an average duration of 39 days. The Southern Company has gone through 352 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for The Southern Company in the last 14 years was 38.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 621 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for The Southern Company currently stands at 1.87. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing The Southern Company's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 352 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | Ongoing | 161 days | -7.7% | $99.72 | $92.05 | — |
| 2025-10-13 | 2025-10-14 | 2 days | -0.2% | $98.29 | $98.08 | $99.68 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025-10-10 | 3 days | -0.3% | $96.42 | $96.13 | $98.29 |
| 2025-08-05 | 2025-10-06 | 63 days | -4.6% | $95.24 | $90.83 | $95.49 |
| 2025-07-23 | 2025-08-04 | 13 days | -1.6% | $95.10 | $93.56 | $95.24 |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-16 | 6 days | -0.8% | $92.53 | $91.74 | $92.57 |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-10 | 9 days | -1.2% | $91.57 | $90.43 | $92.53 |
| 2025-03-11 | 2025-07-01 | 113 days | -8.7% | $91.46 | $83.54 | $91.57 |
| 2024-10-24 | 2025-03-10 | 138 days | -13.3% | $91.10 | $78.98 | $91.46 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-23 | 3 days | -0.5% | $90.22 | $89.72 | $91.10 |
| 2024-10-03 | 2024-10-16 | 14 days | -3.6% | $88.62 | $85.40 | $89.30 |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-10-01 | 8 days | -1.7% | $87.59 | $86.07 | $87.93 |
| 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-23 | 7 days | -1.1% | $86.98 | $85.98 | $87.59 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2024-09-16 | 6 days | -1.3% | $86.73 | $85.62 | $86.98 |
| 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-10 | 5 days | -1.2% | $86.61 | $85.54 | $86.73 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-09-03 | 30 days | -2.4% | $85.00 | $82.96 | $86.03 |
| 2024-07-25 | 2024-07-29 | 5 days | -1.2% | $79.33 | $78.36 | $79.70 |
| 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-24 | 2 days | -0.6% | $78.54 | $78.06 | $79.33 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-22 | 5 days | -0.4% | $78.33 | $78.03 | $78.54 |
| 2024-06-05 | 2024-07-16 | 42 days | -4.6% | $77.45 | $73.89 | $77.84 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-31 | 10 days | -3.3% | $76.56 | $74.05 | $76.90 |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2 days | -0.4% | $76.33 | $75.99 | $76.56 |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-13 | 4 days | -0.1% | $74.41 | $74.30 | $74.84 |
| 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-07 | 2 days | -0.5% | $72.13 | $71.77 | $73.17 |
| 2022-08-22 | 2024-05-03 | 621 days | -23.3% | $71.70 | $55.01 | $72.13 |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2 days | -0.5% | $69.42 | $69.07 | $69.88 |
| 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-09 | 5 days | -1.0% | $69.13 | $68.44 | $69.38 |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-03 | 3 days | -1.2% | $68.18 | $67.32 | $68.50 |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-07-29 | 60 days | -14.0% | $67.45 | $57.98 | $68.18 |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-27 | 51 days | -4.4% | $67.22 | $64.24 | $67.45 |
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-05 | 2 days | -1.3% | $65.12 | $64.24 | $65.32 |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-24 | 16 days | -3.0% | $60.82 | $58.97 | $60.88 |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-03-07 | 35 days | -8.6% | $60.43 | $55.21 | $60.82 |
| 2022-01-18 | 2022-01-28 | 11 days | -2.4% | $59.71 | $58.28 | $60.00 |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-14 | 5 days | -1.4% | $59.69 | $58.83 | $59.71 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-07 | 5 days | -0.6% | $59.64 | $59.28 | $59.69 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-28 | 12 days | -1.7% | $58.74 | $57.73 | $58.90 |
| 2021-08-23 | 2021-12-15 | 115 days | -8.3% | $57.93 | $53.13 | $58.04 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-20 | 3 days | -0.7% | $57.18 | $56.80 | $57.93 |
| 2020-01-31 | 2021-08-16 | 563 days | -38.4% | $56.66 | $34.88 | $57.12 |
| 2019-12-23 | 2020-01-13 | 22 days | -2.0% | $51.07 | $50.03 | $51.61 |
| 2019-12-18 | 2019-12-20 | 3 days | -1.0% | $50.94 | $50.44 | $51.07 |
| 2019-11-25 | 2019-12-17 | 23 days | -4.1% | $50.29 | $48.25 | $50.94 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-22 | 2 days | -0.2% | $50.21 | $50.13 | $50.29 |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-11-20 | 2 days | -0.4% | $49.97 | $49.75 | $50.21 |
| 2019-11-01 | 2019-11-15 | 15 days | -3.5% | $49.61 | $47.88 | $49.74 |
| 2019-10-07 | 2019-10-30 | 24 days | -2.2% | $49.13 | $48.06 | $49.59 |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-04 | 10 days | -1.3% | $49.07 | $48.42 | $49.13 |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-17 | 2 days | -0.4% | $47.61 | $47.40 | $47.94 |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-13 | 9 days | -1.8% | $47.59 | $46.73 | $47.61 |
| 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-03 | 12 days | -1.3% | $46.28 | $45.67 | $47.32 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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SO Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$92.05
High-water mark
$99.72
Current drawdown
-7.7%
Days in drawdown
161
This SO page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior The Southern Company drawdowns.
What History Says About SO
The Southern Company has dropped 5%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 235 days with an average max drop of -16.4%.
The current drawdown of -7.7% has lasted 161 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Aug 2021 | -38.4% | 563 days |
| Aug 2022 to May 2024 | -23.3% | 621 days |
| May 2022 to Jul 2022 | -14.0% | 60 days |
| Oct 2024 to Mar 2025 | -13.3% | 138 days |
| Mar 2025 to Jul 2025 | -8.7% | 113 days |
| Feb 2022 to Mar 2022 | -8.6% | 35 days |
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