The Southern Company (SO), a leading utility and energy firm, demonstrated a mix of performance indicators in recent updates. The firm saw a
0.63% dip in its shares but secured a remarkable $500 million in volume, with C2P surrendering a significant 80.5% stake. Despite missing earnings expectations, revenue was increased and the firm announced a
3.2% dividend. One noteworthy point is the substantial
70% of institutional ownership, suggesting big players' interest. Amid cost and rate pressures, the company is considered fairly valued. They extended a staggering 78-year dividend streak with their latest
74-cent quarterly payment. In leadership, the company has declared a CFO transition and other strategic appointments in Accounting, Finance, and Treasury. They recently reported stable Q2 2025 earnings and confirmed a quarterly dividend, maintaining their appeal as a reliable dividend stock. Significantly, Southern's ambitious plan to address surging AI demand was approved, which may serve as a strong catalyst for future growth. However, they recently faced a 0.69% drop amid policy shifts. The firm also announced
$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2028, later upsizing to $1.45 billion.
The Southern Company SO News Analytics from Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT to Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:48:42 GMT -
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