The Southern Company (SO) has been demonstrating strong performance in the market, with its stock gaining traction among various investor groups. The company's shares are largely held by institutional owners, owning 68% of the company. Buying action from Principal Financial Group Inc, Tidal Investments LLC, and Geode Capital Management LLC, as well as selling activity from TD bank, demonstrates the firm's appeal among large investors. Southern Company's quarterly dividends and its remarkable run of increasing dividends for 23 consecutive years demonstrate its strong financial position. Moreover, with its latest earnings beating expectations on both earnings and revenue fronts, and the Q3 earnings impressing with robust electricity sales, the company seems to have a promising outlook. However, with concerns over the company's valuations following a rapid price increase, some believe it might be time to lock in gains. Southern's ongoing investment in advanced technologies and R&D for a cleaner energy future and its use of AI further strengthens its competitive positioning. The significant institutional ownership and consistent striking returns seem to be attractive for risk-averse investors seeking a strong dividend yield.
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