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SOThe Southern Company
$88.42
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
SO is a market laggard (RS 31/99, Top 69%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings moderate
- RS 31 - market laggard
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$88.42
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50 DMA
$88.23
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100 DMA
$91.27
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150 DMA
$91.82
✓→
200 DMA
$91.31
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 31/99 is in Bottom 31% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
31 (Top 69%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
11%→>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Trend
Weak Downtrend→Above 200 DMA
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on SO, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 31 (Top 69%))
- EPS Growth: >25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)(currently 11%)
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Trend: Above 200 DMA(currently Weak Downtrend)
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Technical Health
RS Rating
31/99
Top 69% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
51
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
5.1M
-2% vs avg
From Entry
+1.0%
$87.57
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+11%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+21%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+8%
WEAK
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
12%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
39/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Stalled BreakoutBreakout Date2024-08-01532 days ago
Entry Was$87.57Breakout price
Gain Since+1%From entry
Reclaim$87.2321 EMA support
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 200 DMA$91.31+3.3%
- 52W High$100.84+14.0%
Current$88.42
Support
- 50 DMA$88.23-0.2%
- 20 DMA$86.93-1.7%
- 52W Low$81.96-7.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SO stock a buy now?
SO is a market laggard (RS 31/99, Top 69%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for SO?
SO broke out at $87.57 17 month(s) ago but has stalled (flat). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.
What is SO's RS Rating?
SO has an RS Rating of 31/99, meaning it's in the Top 69% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.