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Southern Company

Electric utility holding company

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Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about Southern Company

In short: Southern Company reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, secured a $26.5B federal loan, and received regulatory approval for major energy expansions.

Company announcements

May 6 Southern Company

Southern Company marks 25 years of dividend growth

Employees rang the NYSE opening bell. CEO Chris Womack highlighted commitment to reliability and affordability.

April 30 Southern Company

Southern Company reports first-quarter 2026 earnings

Earnings reached $1.4 billion or $1.21 per share, up from $1.3 billion or $1.21 per share in 2025. Adjusted earnings were $1.5 billion or $1.32 per share.

April 13 Southern Company

Southern Company plans $81 billion infrastructure investments

It expands natural gas and battery storage. It cements base rates for Georgia Power through 2028 and Alabama Power through 2027.

April 8 Southern Company

Southern Company plans $81 billion investment

It targets grid modernization, new generation, natural gas expansion, storage, and electric rate stabilization amid record demand.

Media coverage

Yesterday TipRanks

Southern Company Slumps as Big Seller Exits Stock - TipRanks.com

Southern Co ( ($SO) ) is experiencing volatility. Read on for a possible explanation for the stock’s unusual movement. Southern Company shares are under pressure...

June 16 WABE

Two aging nuclear reactors cleared to power another generation of Georgians

Together they produce about 1.8 gigawatts of power, or about 40% of Georgia Power’s nuclear energy. ...

June 8 Yahoo Finance

Southern Company (SO) Forges Equity Distribution Agreement With 16 Banks

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) is one of the 10 Best Energy Stocks Capitalizing on the Data Center Boom....

June 1 Yahoo Finance

Southern Company Approves Rate Cut for Georgia Power Customers

SO's Georgia PSC approves a rate reduction plan that will save typical residential customers about $50 annually while supporting long-term affordability.

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