The Southern Company (SO) is experiencing significant financial changes based on various reported events. While some analysts have reduced their price targets on the company, investment firms such as Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC and Lee Johnson Capital Management LLC have chosen to acquire shares of SO. The company is currently undergoing an executive shift with a CFO transition. Despite downgrading from Goldman Sachs and share selling by Hennessy Advisors and Pacer Advisors, Southern Company's fairly solid execution, data center tailwinds and commitment to dividend payments are seen as promising. The company reported a series of robust earnings during 2025 and has approved a hearty increase in dividend for 24 years straight. With the recent expansion in data centers and overlooked nuclear facilities, the company's stock is considered a top growth play for the long-term. The company is also seeking to take advantage of the AI energy boom and has been given an upgrade by Jefferies due to anticipated growth prospects. SO has also been acknowledged as one of most trustworthy energy companies by Newsweek, while its game-changing AI and nuclear operations position it as a critical player in the energy sector.
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