Southern Company

SO

Market cap $97.4B

Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $86.27, moving 1.43% from the previous trading session.

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Plant Hatch entered commercial service in December 1975; Nuclear plants serve as bedrock of state's energy mix with an average capacity factor of 94% over the last decade ATLANTA, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia's energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state's electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta. The plants sit at the center of the state's energy mix, operating efficiently and reliably for customers around the clock with an average capacity factor – the time at which they operate at full power – of 94% over the last decade.

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.

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.

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, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

The S&P 500 utilities sector had gained well over 15% in 2025, before rolling over in mid-October.

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.

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).

The Southern Company is rated a Buy after a 15% pullback, offering a stable, income-producing utility with multiple growth catalysts for 2026. SO projects 5–7% annual EPS growth, supported by 8% regulated rate base and electric load growth through 2029, with 90% of earnings from regulated utilities. The company's $76 billion capital plan is 77% equity-funded through 2029, and SO will become a Dividend Aristocrat in 2025, likely driving ETF demand.