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Southern Company

SO

Market cap $102B

88.25 USD

-0.80

0.9%

At close Updated Aug 28, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

88.54

+0.29

0.33%

1 day

-0.9%

5 days

-0.91%

1 month

-8.81%

3 months

-4.62%

6 months

-9.24%

Year to date

1.23%

1 year

-4.33%

5 years

34.22%

10 years

71.89%

About: Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 46 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.

Employees: 29,800

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Neutral 46.4%

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Zacks Investment Research

Southern's Unit Wins Regulatory Approval for OpenAI Power Deal

SO's Georgia Power wins approval for an OpenAI power deal adding 3.2 GW of demand, with flexible load and customer savings in focus.

Southern's Unit Wins Regulatory Approval for OpenAI Power Deal

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Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029

Large-load growth continues to provide benefits to customers with expected savings for Georgia Power customers to increase to $180 per year for the typical residential customer; Agreement builds on company's prior base rate freeze and overall reduction in rates announced this summer ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI's new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). This marks the latest step in the company's proactive strategy to ensure Georgia's growth benefits the customers it serves.

Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029

Bloomberg Technology

AI Data Center Demand Isn't Slowing: Southern CEO

As the AI boom is driving one of the biggest data center buildouts in history, Southern Company CEO Chris Womack discusses the utility's growing pipeline of data center projects, its 25-year agreement supporting OpenAI's planned Georgia expansion, and why he says hyperscalers can bear the cost of new infrastructure while putting downward pressure on electricity rates for existing customers. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech.

AI Data Center Demand Isn't Slowing: Southern CEO

Jacob Sonenshine Sees MU Buy Opportunity, TER & SO as Hidden AI Plays

Barron's reporter Jacob Sonenshine discusses some names he's keeping a close eye on in the coming weeks and months. He lists Southern Companies (SO) as a utility firm "putting CapEx money to work" as the AI buildout accelerates.

Jacob Sonenshine Sees MU Buy Opportunity, TER & SO as Hidden AI Plays

SOMN: This Backdoor Way Of Owning Southern Company Rates A Strong Buy

The Southern Company SOMN UNIT 12/15/28 offers a compelling hybrid security with a 7.125% coupon and equity upside, rated Strong Buy. Recent price weakness in SO enhances SOMN's attractiveness, especially for investors confident in SO's ability to navigate climate policy shifts. SO is investing $80 billion over five years in grid modernization, storm-hardening, and advanced technologies, positioning for future energy demand and reliability.

SOMN: This Backdoor Way Of Owning Southern Company Rates A Strong Buy

Georgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reached

Program milestone highlights company's ongoing commitment to education and community investment ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

Georgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reached

Zacks Investment Research

Utility ETFs to Buy as Rapid AI Buildout Sparks Energy Crisis

AI's power surge is creating a major growth opportunity for utilities, and ETFs like IDU offer diversified exposure to the trend.

Utility ETFs to Buy as Rapid AI Buildout Sparks Energy Crisis

3 Strong Reasons To Buy Into Southern Company Right Now (Rating Upgrade)

The Southern Company is upgraded to Buy due to improved fundamentals and an attractive valuation. SO targets a 9% annual rate base growth through 2030, backed by $80B+ in capex and regulatory approvals. Allowed ROEs are robust, averaging 11% and reaching up to 14.5% in key markets, supporting strong earnings growth.

3 Strong Reasons To Buy Into Southern Company Right Now (Rating Upgrade)

Southern Company And Duke Energy: Utilities With Long-Term Potential

2026 hasn't been a year for utilities so far, but stocks like The Southern Company and Duke Energy have seen better-than-average price movements. Both released their earnings recently, which were healthy, with double-digit percent increases in adjusted earnings. The outlook for 2026 was also reaffirmed, as were the good long-term prospects. However, both stocks are fairly valued in the short term. SO shows a bigger potential longer-term price upside, but DUK is more future-ready with a bigger clean energy contribution.

Southern Company And Duke Energy: Utilities With Long-Term Potential

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