The Southern Company SO

The Southern Company es una empresa tenedora que posee todas las acciones comunes sobresalientes de tres empresas eléctricas tradicionales, Southern Power Company y Southern Company Gas. Las empresas eléctricas tradicionales, como Alabama Power, Georgia Power y Mississippi Power, son empresas de servicios públicos que brindan servicio eléctrico a clientes minoristas en tres estados del sureste, además de clientes mayoristas en el sureste. Southern Power Company desarrolla, construye, adquiere, posee y gestiona activos de generación de energía, incluidos proyectos de energía renovable, y vende electricidad a tasas basadas en el mercado en el mercado mayorista. Southern Company Gas es una empresa tenedora de servicios energéticos cuyo negocio principal es la distribución de gas natural en cuatro estados, como Illinois, Georgia, Virginia y Tennessee, a través de las empresas de distribución de gas natural. Southern Company Gas también está involucrada en varios otros negocios.

Con 12 acciones de SO (USD 1.005,36) habrías recibido USD 36,00 en dividendos en los últimos 12 meses.

• The Motley Fool 1 oct

  Google Just Went Nuclear in Georgia. These 2 Industrial Stocks Get Paid to Build It.

  Google struck a deal with Georgia Power to fund nuclear plant upgrades at Vogtle and Hatch facilities, adding 96 MW of capacity to support new data centers. GE Vernova and Brookfield Renewable are positioned to benefit from the upgrades through their nuclear technology and services divisions, though regulatory approval and multi-year timelines remain.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 29 sept

  Southern Co. (SO) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

  Southern Co. (SO) closed at $83.45, up 1.34% in the latest session, outperforming the broader market. The utility company is expected to report earnings on November 5, 2026, with analysts projecting $1.65 EPS (up 3.13% YoY) and $8.34B in revenue (up 6.56% YoY). The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 17.94, trading at a premium to its industry average.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 22 sept

  Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU)?

  The iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) is a passively managed fund with $1.35 billion in assets tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index. With a 0.38% expense ratio and 2.49% dividend yield, it offers diversified exposure to the utilities sector but has underperformed year-to-date, declining 2.57%. The fund holds 49 stocks with top positions in NextEra Energy (11.1%), Southern Company, and Duke Energy. Alternatives like Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) and State Street Utilities SPDR (XLU) offer lower expense ratios.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 16 sept

  Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU)?

  The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) is a passively managed ETF offering low-cost exposure to the utilities sector with a 0.09% expense ratio and 2.89% dividend yield. The fund has underperformed year-to-date, down 1.97%, and holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy). It features 71 holdings with top positions in NextEra Energy, Southern Company, and Duke Energy, making it a medium-risk option for utilities sector investors.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 8 sept

  Here's Why a Hold Strategy Is Apt for Southern Company Stock Now

  Southern Company (SO) is positioned to benefit from surging data center demand with over 17 GW of contracted load and an $81B capital plan supporting 9% rate-base growth. However, high capital requirements, equity dilution needs, rising borrowing costs, and regulatory risks present challenges. The stock has underperformed peers by 3% over the past 12 months, prompting analysts to recommend waiting for a better entry point.