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Georgia Power highlights career opportunities during Lineworker Appreciation Month
Published: April 08, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company hired over 200 lineworkers in 2025 with plans to add more critical jobs in 2026 amid unprecedented growth ATLANTA, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.
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Georgia Power continues focus on improving reliability through Grid Investment Program
Published: April 06, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company completes 100+ grid projects and major system upgrades statewide in 2025 ATLANTA, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.
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Southern Company Expands Battery Storage to Boost Grid Strength
Published: April 01, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SO's Georgia Power begins a major battery storage project in Wadley, enhancing grid reliability and supporting renewable energy growth across the state.
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Southern Company Risk Looks Overdone as Policy Fears Fade
Published: March 27, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
Mizuho is pushing back on what it sees as an overstated threat to Southern Company (NYSE:SO | SO Price Prediction), maintaining its Outperform rating after conversations with parties in Alabama suggested the state's competing utility legislation is unlikely to produce meaningful regulatory damage.
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Georgia Power continues renewable energy growth by awarding largest distributed generation solar procurement in company's history
Published: March 24, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
More than 110 megawatts of new solar generation to be added to meet energy demands of a growing Georgia; Resources originally approved in 2022 Integrated Resource Plan ATLANTA, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has awarded the final contracts in the largest set of distributed generation (DG) solar power purchase agreements in company history. Thanks to the Georgia Public Service Commission's (PSC) recent approval, 16 new contracts, totaling 70 megawatts (MW) of new third-party solar, are moving forward as a part of the 2024 distributed generation request for proposals (RFP).
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Southern Company first-quarter 2026 earnings to be released April 30
Published: March 24, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the first quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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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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About The Southern Company (SO)
- IPO Date 1981-12-31
- Website https://www.southerncompany.com
- Industry Regulated Electric
- CEO Christopher C. Womack
- Employees 28314