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OKLO vs. SO: Which Nuclear Stock Has Better Risk-Reward?
Published: February 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
OKLO offers high-risk nuclear upside tied to AI demand, while regulated SO delivers steady growth and income.
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Investors Heavily Search Southern Company (The) (SO): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: February 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southern Co. (SO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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US offers largest ever energy loan with $26.5 billion to Southern Co
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
The U.S. Energy Department has offered a $26.54 billion loan to subsidiaries of Southern Co to increase grid reliability, the largest ever such financing by its loan office, the department said on Wednesday.
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Southern Company Q4 Earnings Disappoint as Costs Increase
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
SO's fourth-quarter EPS of 55 cents missed estimates as higher costs weighed, even as revenues jumped 10% on strong retail sales growth.
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Southern Company receives historic Department of Energy $26.5 billion loan guarantees to increase grid reliability
Published: February 25, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Investments to create an estimated $7 billion in benefits for Southern Company customers, helping lower energy costs and strengthen the grid, while advancing the president's energy dominance and affordability agenda ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers across Alabama and Georgia are set to benefit from a historic U.S. government investment into energy infrastructure and grid reliability. Southern Company's subsidiaries, Georgia Power and Alabama Power, have received a loan package of up to $26.54 billion from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF).
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Southern Company: A Buy Even If You Don't Believe The AI Hype; Dividend Aristocrat Status Near
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Southern Company: A Buy Even If You Don't Believe The AI Hype; Dividend Aristocrat Status Near
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Compared to Estimates, Southern Co. (SO) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Southern Co. (SO) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Southern Co. (SO) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Southern Co. (SO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.5 per share a year ago.
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Southern Company: Steady Growth, But Priced Right, 3.2% Yield (Downgrade)
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Southern Company: Steady Growth, But Priced Right, 3.2% Yield (Downgrade)
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PowerSecure works with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to enhance grid resilience
Published: February 16, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure is proud to collaborate with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to continue the development and construction of a microgrid project that includes three new microgrids incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS).
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Can Southern Company Q4 Earnings Overcome Weather Risks?
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO gears up for Q4 results as weather swings and rising financing costs test margins despite steady load growth and new contracts.
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Ahead of Southern Co. (SO) Q4 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Southern Co. (SO), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2025.
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[CORRECTION] NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants through the Southeast Aquatics Fund
Published: February 12, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality
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Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Southern Co. (SO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants through the Southeast Aquatics Fund
Published: February 12, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Southern Company (The) (SO) is a Trending Stock
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southern Co. (SO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Southern Co. (SO) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The latest trading day saw Southern Co. (SO) settling at $88.19, representing a -1.25% change from its previous close.
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Southern Company (The) (SO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Southern Co. (SO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
Published: January 28, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 17, 2026. Every quarter for 78 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.
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NextEra Energy vs. Southern Company: Which Is a Better Utility Pick?
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NEE gains ground over SO with higher growth forecasts, cleaner energy focus, and stronger recent stock performance.
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Southern Company ranked No. 1 in industry on FORTUNE's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list
Published: January 21, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company has been named to FORTUNE's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2026, earning the No. 1 spot in the electric and gas utilities industry.
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Southern Company's Stability Makes It a Wise Hold Right Now
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
SO's strong demand growth and strategic capital plan offer potential, but underperformance, execution risks and rising interest expenses create caution for investors.
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Southern Company fourth-quarter 2025 earnings to be released February 19
Published: January 15, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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Why Southern Co. (SO) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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SO's Georgia Power Approves Power Expansion to Serve Data Centers
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Southern Company's Georgia Power approved a major power build-out for data centers, sparking debate over costs, risks and who ultimately pays the bill.
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Georgia Natural Gas® Donates $250,000 to the Heating Energy Assistance Team to Help Keep Georgians Safe and Warm this Winter
Published: December 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) recently presented a $250,000 grant to the Heating Energy Assistance Team, Inc. (HEAT) to support Atlanta and communities throughout Georgia during the 2025/2026 winter heating season. "We understand the vital work that HEAT does to protect the safety, health and comfort of our neighbors," said John Jamieson, vice president of retail operations for Georgia Natural Gas.
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Georgia PSC approves plan to deliver savings for electric customers, meet energy demands of a growing state
Published: December 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia ATLANTA , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, …
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Southern Company Ranked as the No. 1 Employer in the US on 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers List
Published: December 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA , Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company is proud to announce the company has earned the No. 1 ranking in the United States on this year's Military Times Best for Vets: Employers list.
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Georgia Power receives turbine and generator for new Unit 9 at Plant Yates
Published: December 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Progress continues on new Units 8 and 9 as expansion moves forward to meet Georgia's growing energy demand ATLANTA , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress continues on new natural gas generation units at Plant Yates in Coweta County, Georgia, located about an hour southwest of Atlanta. Georgia Power recently received delivery of the latest major components – including the turbine and generator – to complete the new Unit 9 combustion turbine (CT).
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SO Stock Declines 6% in Past 6 Months: Here's How to Play
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Southern Company faces stock underperformance, yet rising large-load demand, strong regulation and $76B growth pipeline strengthen its long-term outlook.
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About The Southern Company (SO)
- IPO Date 1981-12-31
- Website https://www.southerncompany.com
- Industry Regulated Electric
- CEO Christopher C. Womack
- Employees 28314