The Southern Company (SO) is solidifying its reputation as a promising
dividend stock. Rewarding investors with a 77-year dividend streak is testament to the firm's persistent growth. Barclays' increase of SO's price target to $90 indicates market confidence.
Dividend also went up to $0.74. Promising fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings are in reports. The company further
strengthened its board with an AT&T infrastructure veteran. The most recent board addition is Venessa Harrison.
Renewable energy and
electric utility sectors also see SO as a strong player. Market volatility doesn't seem to detriment the company strongly, standing out as a
defensive stock. A tech program promises to revolutionize the
energy innovation timeline. SO is also deemed to be on the path of becoming a
dividend aristocrat. However, stock moves remain unpredictable. Similarly, the firm was able to miss
Q4 earnings estimates. Despite the miss, the company's dividend record goes on, offering robust prospects for income investors.
CEO Kimberly Greene recently sold $2.99 million in stock, and other directors have made substantial stock sales. Southern Co's financial stability and forward-looking
energy innovation strategy continue to inspire market confidence.
The Southern Company SO News Analytics from Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT to Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:01:28 GMT -
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- Information 7
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