Southern Company Shares Purchased by Huntington National Bank

Huntington National Bank increased its stake in the utilities provider by 4.3% in the third quarter.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:23am

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Huntington National Bank raised its position in Southern Company (NYSE:SO) by 4.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm now owns 261,211 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at $24,755,000 as of the filing.

Why it matters

This purchase by Huntington National Bank reflects ongoing investor interest in Southern Company, one of the largest utility providers in the United States. Southern Company operates a portfolio of regulated electric utilities across the Southeast, making it a stable investment option for institutional investors like Huntington.

The details

Huntington National Bank added 10,660 shares of Southern Company to its portfolio in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 261,211 shares. This purchase represents a 4.3% increase in Huntington's stake in the utility company. Southern Company's stock has traded in the range of $83.09 to $100.83 over the past 52 weeks, closing at $97.38 on the most recent trading day.

  • Huntington National Bank made the share purchase during the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The players

Huntington National Bank

A regional bank headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that provides banking, investment, insurance, and other financial services.

Southern Company

An Atlanta-based energy holding company that provides electric and gas utility services and owns power generation assets across the United States.

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The takeaway

This purchase by Huntington National Bank suggests continued institutional investor confidence in Southern Company's position as a leading utility provider in the Southeast, despite broader market volatility.