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The Southern Company (SO)

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$88.67 USD

88.67
6,817,395

+0.13 (0.15%)

Updated Nov 4, 2024 09:32 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.10%
2Buy17.80%
3Hold9.50%
4Sell2.70%
5Strong Sell2.70%
S&P50011.20%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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C Value C Growth A Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 38% (95 out of 250)

Industry: Utility - Electric Power

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Zacks News

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)?

by Zacks Equity Research

Sector ETF report for FUTY

Southern Company (SO) Q3 Earnings on Deck: What to Expect

by Zacks Equity Research

While new customer additions are likely to have boosted Southern Company's (SO) profit levels in the third quarter, lower electric sales might have offset those gains.

CNP or SO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

by Zacks Equity Research

CNP vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Portland General Electric (POR) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Portland General Electric (POR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 2.22% and 4.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

by Zacks Equity Research

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.

Southern Co. (SO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $66.61, moving +0.24% from the previous trading session.

Southern Co. (SO) Stock Moves -0.76%: What You Should Know

by Zacks Equity Research

In the most recent trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $66.60, indicating a -0.76% shift from the previous trading day.

Why Southern Co. (SO) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

by Zacks Equity Research

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.

Southern Co. (SO), Novelis Partner to Build Two Solar Plants

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Co.'s (SO) unit, Alabama Power, and Novelis join forces to build 80-MW solar plants, aiding decarbonization and supporting the latter's carbon-neutral goal.

Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now

by Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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

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CNP or SO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

by Zacks Equity Research

CNP vs. SO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Southern Co.'s (SO) Unit Acquires Two Renewable Facilities

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Co.'s (SO) unit, Southern Power, expands clean energy assets by acquiring two solar facilities. This bolsters a 5,280-MW renewable fleet.

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

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Sector ETF report for VPU

Southern (SO) Subsidiary Resolves $413 Million Dispute

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern's (SO) unit, Georgia Power, resolves a $413-million dispute with Oglethorpe Power, securing Plant Vogtle's clean energy expansion, despite a technical setback.

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4 Stocks to Buy From the Promising Electric Power Industry

by Jewel Saha

Amid the ongoing transition in the utility space, electric power utilities like SO, PCG, VST and PNW have well-chalked-out capital investment plans to upgrade infrastructure and add clean assets to their generation portfolio to provide efficient services.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights American Water Works, Vistra, Pinnacle West Capital, OGE Energy and The Southern

by Zacks Equity Research

American Water Works, Vistra, Pinnacle West Capital, OGE Energy and The Southern are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Add These 5 Utilities to Your Portfolio for Long-Term Gains

by Nalak Das

We have narrowed our search to five low-beta utility stocks that are regular dividend payers. These are: AWK, VST, PNW, OGE, SO.

Should You Invest in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?

by Zacks Equity Research

Sector ETF report for XLU

Southern's (SO) Unit Acquires South Cheyenne Solar Facility

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern's (SO) unit, Southern Power, acquires its 30th solar project, the 150 MW South Cheyenne Solar Facility, showcasing its commitment to renewable energy growth.

Southern Company's (SO) Subsidiary Acquires Millers Facility

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Company's (SO) latest acquisition of the Millers Branch Solar Facility underscores its commitment to advancing renewable energy generation and shaping the future of sustainable power.

Reasons to Add Southern Company (SO) to Your Portfolio Now

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Company (SO) makes a strong case for investment, given its long-term growth prospects, strong ROE and ability to increase shareholders' value.

Southern Co. (SO) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $71.09, moving +0.27% from the previous trading session.

Southern Co. (SO) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Co. (SO) closed at $67.93 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.22% move from the prior day.

Southern Co. (SO) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

by Zacks Equity Research

Southern Co. (SO) closed at $67.22 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.75% move from the prior day.