SO - The Southern Company
| Previous Close | 67.26 |
| Open | 67.34 |
| Bid | 67.35 x 1400 |
| Ask | 67.37 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 67.26 - 67.61 |
| 52 Week Range | 46.49 - 67.61 |
| Volume | 454,735 |
| Avg. Volume | 4,522,606 |
| Market Cap | 70.768B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.16 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 15.46 |
| EPS (TTM) | 4.36 |
| Earnings Date | Feb 17, 2020 - Feb 23, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.48 (3.69%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 63.41 |
- PR Newswire
Southern Company Gas Subsidiary Chattanooga Gas Ranked No. 1 in Business Customer Satisfaction
Southern Company Gas subsidiary Chattanooga Gas earned the top-ranking score for customer satisfaction in a 2019 survey of the business community rating the 76 largest utilities in the United States. Chattanooga Gas sister companies, Virginia Natural Gas and Nicor Gas, also received high marks, earning all three natural gas providers the title of "Business Customer Champion" from the survey's conductor, analytics firm Escalent.
- Zacks
Can Southern Co. (SO) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
Southern Co. (SO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
- Zacks
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, American Express, Fidelity National Information Services, Goldman Sachs and Southern
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, American Express, Fidelity National Information Services, Goldman Sachs and Southern
- PR Newswire
Southern Power closes sale of the Mankato Energy Center to Xcel Energy
Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, completed the previously announced sale of the Mankato Energy Center to Xcel Energy for $650 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments.
- Zacks
Top STock Analyst Reports for Microsoft, American Express & Others
Top STock Analyst Reports for Microsoft, American Express & Others
- PR Newswire
Southern Company announces quarterly dividend
Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Mar. 6, 2020, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 18, 2020. Every quarter for more than 70 years Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.
- Zacks
Duke Energy's Subsidiary Buys 9 Solar Projects in Georgia
Duke Energy's (DUK) unit acquires solar projects of 20 MWac, which will supply electricity to Georgia Power
- American City Business Journals
Eggs and Issues: Taskforce aims to make state 'Technology Capital of the East Coast'
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia created more businesses in 2019 than at any other time in the state's history.
- Simply Wall St.
Here's What The Southern Company's (NYSE:SO) P/E Ratio Is Telling Us
This article is for investors who would like to improve their understanding of price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios...
- Moody's
Alabama Municipal Electric Authority -- Moody's upgrades to A1 Alabama Municipal Electric Authority's outstanding revenue bonds, assigns A1 to the 2020 Series A bonds; outlook is stable
The press release was corrected as follows: The last sentence of the second paragraph of the RATINGS RATIONALE section was changed to The new sale, which aims to fully refund the 2013 Bonds, will result in approximately 40% reduction in annual debt service levels, but it will extend the amortization period of the bonds from 2033 to 2040.; the third and fourth sentences of the first paragraph of the LEGAL SECURITY section were changed to The 2020 A bonds will mature in 2040 or twelve years after the 2013 A bond due date, which the latter will be fully refunded from proceeds of the new sale. New York, January 07, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service, ("Moody's") has upgraded Alabama Municipal Electric Authority's (AMEA) $28.7 million outstanding power supply revenue refunding bonds to A1 from A2.
- Zacks
Is Southern (SO) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Is (SO) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
- Zacks
D or SO: Which Utility Stock is Better Placed for 1H20?
At present, Dominion Energy (D) offers a better investment option to investors than Southern Company (SO).
- PR Newswire
Alabama Power Dividends Declared
The board of directors of Alabama Power Company has declared the regular quarterly dividends on the company's outstanding preferred stock as follows:
- PR Newswire
Power to 112,000 Georgia Power customers restored following Saturday storm
Electric service to over 112,000 Georgia Power customers has been restored following the storm that brought heavy wind and rain through Georgia Saturday night. As of 11:30 a.m. Sunday, approximately 11,000 customers are without power with a majority of the outages concentrated to the Rome, Cartersville, and Carrollton areas. While the company continues to work as quickly and safely as possible, customers in the hardest hit areas should plan ahead for outages that last into Sunday evening, due to the accessibility to damage from the storm and difficult terrain. Crews continue to clear pathways that will enable restoration efforts to continue throughout the day.
- PR Newswire
Georgia Power prepared for severe weather expected over the weekend
With severe weather expected to impact Georgia over the weekend, Georgia Power is advising customers to prepare for the potential of wind, rain and possible tornadoes. The company is monitoring the changing weather conditions and is ready to respond to any service interruptions as quickly and safely as possible.
- Zacks
PNW vs. SO: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
PNW vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
- Zacks
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: AES, The Southern Company, Lockheed Martin, Callon Petroleum and New Gold
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: AES, The Southern Company, Lockheed Martin, Callon Petroleum and New Gold
- PR Newswire
Georgia Power earns EEI Emergency Recovery Award for restoration efforts following March tornado outbreak
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented Georgia Power with the association's "Emergency Recovery Award" for its power restoration efforts after 14 tornadoes hit Georgia in March 2019.
- PR Newswire
Georgia Power issues Request for Proposals for beneficial-reuse of stored coal ash from closed ash ponds
Georgia Power today announced it is requesting proposals for the beneficial reuse of coal ash stored at active and retired coal-fired power plants across the state. While Georgia Power already recycles more than 75 percent of the dry coal ash it produces from current operations, the company is seeking to identify opportunities for the beneficial reuse of stored coal ash.
- Investopedia
Top Utilities Stocks for January 2020
The utilities sector is made up of companies that provide services to homes and businesses, such as electricity, natural gas, water, and sewage. Among the largest and best-known companies in the sector are Dominion Energy Inc. (D), Duke Energy Corp. (DUK), and Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED).
- Zacks
5 Big Winners From Simmering Tension in the Middle East
Defense stocks tend to rally when geopolitical tensions rise, banking on a possible uptick in defense contracts. Most importantly, such stocks tend to outperform the broader market for the six months following a major conflict.
- American City Business Journals
ACBR Affiliate of the Year: Georgia Power director helped create impactful ACBR education programs
Brenda Robbins provided members of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors with insights into economic development successes in the Atlanta area, and how the city can be positioned for growth. As business recruitment director in the economic development department of Georgia Power, Robbins organized education programs, including the Expert Series mentioned above, for the ACBR, where she is in her third term on the board of directors. The board named Robbins Affiliate of the Year for 2019.
