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25 items- PRSouthern Linc public sector account manager Leslie Benton named to Alabama 9-1-1 BoardBenton brings more than 30 years of wireless experience and deep knowledge of Alabama's emergency communications community to the board.ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE:SO), announced that Alabama public sector account manager Leslie Benton was named to the Alabama 9-1-1 Board. The organization is Alabama's primary fiscal and technology agent for 9-1-1 and partners with local emergency communication districts. It administers a statewide 9-1-1 fee and a 9-1-1 voice and data system that uses emerging technologies."Leslie's extensive wireless expertise and her clear understanding of the communications needs of public safety agencies acr
- PRSouthern Company third-quarter 2026 earnings to be released November 5ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2026 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Chairman, President and CEO Christopher C. Womack and CFO David P. Poroch will discuss earnings during a conference call for financial analysts at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 5.Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call at https://investor.southerncompany.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx by clicking on the appropriate audio link. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 12 months.About Southe
- PRGeorgia Power agreement with Google to provide approximately $900 million in projected benefits for customers and advance nuclear energy in GeorgiaNew filings with the Georgia Public Service Commission outline how Google's subscription from proposed or planned nuclear uprates at Plants Hatch and Vogtle will benefit all customers ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuclear energy has long been an important part of Georgia's energy mix, with more than 25 percent of energy produced last year coming from nuclear, including the nation's largest generator of clean energy: Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Georgia. Today, Georgia Power and Google announced a new agreement that will further advance clean and reliable nuclear energy in the state while also providing significant savings for customers.
- PRGeorgia Power furthers partnership with statewide nonprofit to make Georgia State Parks more accessible and enjoyableCompany joins with Friends of Georgia State Parks for annual volunteer effort on September 26; New $10,000 donation to kickstart "Georgia in Color" initiative for color accessibility glassesATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia counties, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Friends) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve, support, and celebrate Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. This Saturday, September 26, hundreds of Georgia Power volunteers are expec
- PRGeorgia Power's Robins Battery Storage achieves commercial operation helping to ensure reliable energy in GeorgiaNewest solar connected battery facility in Macon-Bibb County adds 128 MW of storage to gridATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power leaders recently joined state and local officials and leaders from Robins Air Force Base to celebrate the commercial operation of the Robins Battery Facility, a 128-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) located near Warner Robins, Ga. The facility can deliver stored energy to the grid for up to four hours, enhancing grid reliability and flexibility. Paired with the nearby Robins Solar Facility, the battery system strengthens energy resilience and helps support Georgia's continued growth.
- PRSilicon Ranch Announces Investments in Jefferson and Warren Counties to Support Georgia Power’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription ProgramNashville, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Ranch, owner and operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of solar facilities and a community-focused energy infrastructure company, announced today that it is developing two new solar projects—Wrens (Jefferson County) and Norwood III (Warren County)—to support the growing demand for energy in Georgia. The company will develop, build, own, and operate the Wrens and Norwood III facilities and sell the energy and renewable attributes from each to Georgia Power through the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription program (CARES). In addition to supporting local grid reliability and the growing demand for energy in Georgia,
- PRGeorgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES programCARES 2023 solar procurement is largest in company history;Successful multiyear program expands renewable energy portfolio for customersATLANTA , Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for 1,137 megawatts (MW) of new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) through the CARES 2023 and CARES 2025 request for proposals (RFP) programs, expanding the company's renewable energy portfolio for customers across the state. Procurement under the 2023 program period represents the largest single solar procurement in Georgia Power's history. The CARES program has bee
- PRPowerSecure executes agreement with Keel Infrastructure to support Moses Lake Data Center CampusDURHAM, N.C., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company and a leading provider of resilient, innovative energy solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Keel Infrastructure ((Nasdaq, TSX:KEEL) to provide a fully integrated backup resiliency solution for Keel Infrastructure's data center campus in Moses Lake, Washington. The project will support Keel Infrastructure's continued expansion into digital infrastructure development and underscores growing demand for reliable, scalable energy solutions in the sector."This project underscores PowerSecure's ability to deliver flexi
- PRGeorgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness MonthCompany highlights important safety information and resources to help customers prepare for emergencies ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the peak of hurricane season approaches, Georgia Power is reminding its 2.8 million customers to be prepared for emergencies. In support of National Preparedness Month, the company is once again partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency throughout September. While the state has not yet experienced a major hurricane or tropical storm this season, National Preparedness Month encourages advance preparation fo
- PRGeorgia Power's contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029Large-load growth continues to provide benefits to customers with expected savings for Georgia Power customers to increase to $180 per year for the typical residential customer; Agreement builds on company's prior base rate freeze and overall reduction in rates announced this summerATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI's new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). This marks the latest step in the company's proactive strategy to ensure Georgia's growth benefits the customers it serves. With the projects announced to date and projected fut
- PRGeorgia Power's Learning Power program marks 15 years and 1.5 million Georgia students reachedProgram milestone highlights company's ongoing commitment to education and community investmentATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations. Celebrating 15 years in Georgia's classrooms, Learning Power delivers engaging, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities and lessons for stude
- PRGeorgia Power Generation employees keep reliable energy flowing throughout the hottest days of summerCompany recognizing importance of power plant workers in August during Generation Appreciation Month ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- August often includes some of the hottest days of summer, when energy demand is at its highest, and Georgia Power is committed to keeping power flowing when it matters most. Across the state, more than 1,100 power generation employees work around the clock to operate, maintain and support the company's diverse fleet of energy resources, helping keep power flowing to millions of homes and businesses. The company marks Generation Appreciation Month in August as a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who power Georgia every day, ensuring that famili
- PRSouthern Power Foundation distributes grant to Haskell County, Texas, fire departmentATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced that the Southern Power Foundation recently distributed a grant to the Haskell Volunteer Fire Department in Haskell County, Texas. Located near Southern Power's Millers Branch Solar Facility, the fire department used the funds to outfit a quick response brush truck, which will improve the group's ability to quickly respond to emergencies across the county."Since our founding in 2001, Southern Power has proudly served the people and communities across our footprint, and the Southern P
- PRSouthern Company announces upsize and pricing of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.65 billion in aggregate principal amount of Series 2026B 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE:SO) today announced the pricing of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 (the "Series 2026A Convertible Notes") and $1.65 billion in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2026B 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029 (the "Series 2026B Convertible Notes" and, together with the Series 2026A Convertible Notes, the "Convertible Notes") in private placements to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), reflecting upsizes of $75 m
- PRSouthern Company announces offerings of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 and $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2029ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE:SO) today announced offerings of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due December 15, 2027 (the "2027 Convertible Notes") and $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due September 15, 2029 (the "2029 Convertible Notes" and, together with the 2027 Convertible Notes, the "Convertible Notes") in private placements to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In addition, Southern Company expects to grant the initial purchasers of the Convertible Note
- PRGeorgia Power, Department of Energy and elected officials celebrate the future of energy production at Plant BowenNorthwest Georgia power plant has served customers since 1971;Investments in efficiency and technology include advanced air emissions controls and beneficial reuse of coal ash;Company building new natural gas units totaling nearly 1,500 MW and 500 MW of battery energy storage ATLANTA, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since bringing the first unit online in 1971, Plant Bowen has been an essential piece of Georgia Power's diverse generation mix, providing reliable energy for the state as it has grown over the decades, and it has become one of the most advanced coal-fired power plants in the world. Leaders from Georgia Power this week joined the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as elected offic
- PRSouthern Company reports second-quarter 2026 earningsATLANTA, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.03 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $0.9 billion, or $0.80 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Southern Company reported earnings of $2.5 billion, or $2.24 per share, compared with $2.2 billion, or $2.01 per share, for the same period in 2025. Excluding the items described under "Net Income – Excluding Items" in the table below, Southern Company earned $1.3 billion, or $1.13 per share, during the second quarter of 2026, compared with $1.0 billion, or $0.9
- PRGeorgia Power cuts ribbon on new Moody battery energy storage facility paired with solarNewest Lowndes County facility adds 49.5 MW of flexible energy storage to gridATLANTA, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power leaders joined state and local elected officials, as well as community leaders, recently to celebrate the completion of one of the company's first battery energy storage systems (BESS) connected to solar. The Moody Battery Facility, located just outside of Valdosta, Ga., is capable of 49.5 megawatts (MW) of battery storage, which can be deployed back to the grid over a four-hour period. This flexible energy storage system matches the output of the nearby Moody solar facility and adds resiliency to the state's power grid.
- PRALABAMA POWER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORSBIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Hand and Mike Kemp, Sr. have been elected to the Alabama Power Board of Directors. SO), provides reliable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the state." alt="Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides reliable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the state."> "We are pleased to welcome Tom and Mike to our board and appreciate their willingness to serve," said Alabama Power chairman, president, and CEO Jeff Peoples. "Their strategic leadership and commitment to Alabama communities will be valuable to our board."Hand is the c
- PRSouthern Company Joins President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, Reinforcing Customer-First Approach to Powering GrowthCommitment reflects Southern Company's approach to growth through clear cost responsibility, enhanced grid reliability and broad-based economic and community benefitsATLANTA, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE:SO) announced it is joining President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, underscoring the company's commitment to ensuring that America's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies delivers broad-based benefits for customers and communities. The Pledge aligns with the Southern Company system's well-established approach to serving growth in a responsible manner while m
- ANALYSTSouthern downgraded by KeyBanc Capital Markets with a new price targetKeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded Southern from Sector Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $79.00
- PRGeorgia Power to serve OpenAI project in Effingham CountyOpenAI commits to supporting the power grid with up to 1,000 MW of flexible demand response; Lowering power use at scale will help ensure reliable electric service for all customers when demand is highest ATLANTA, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgia continues to grow and attract new investment and jobs, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. Today, AI research and deployment company OpenAI announced its plans for a new project in Effingham County, Georgia – about 45 minutes outside of Savannah – which will be served by Georgia Power. The project is expected to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in new investment for
- PRSouthern Company announces quarterly dividendATLANTA, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. Every quarter for 79 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.About Southern CompanySouthern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribu
- PRGeorgia Power reaffirms longstanding commitment to make growth work for customers with Customer Protection PledgePledge highlights key elements of company's industry-leading strategy that have enabled its earlier base rate freeze and will provide future savings for customers ATLANTA, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The company has moved quickly to anticipate and effectively manage this growth with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), creating an industry-leading strategy that is helping protect residential and small business customers through a comprehensive approach that has helped deliver t
- PRGeorgia Power continues to offer options to connect customers to solarNew Customer Identified Resource programs expand how commercial and industrial customers can support their sustainability efforts; Company has procured more than 2,200 megawatts of new solar in last two years through CARES program ATLANTA, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has opened enrollment for the new Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription Customer Identified Resource (CARES CIR) program, which the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approved in the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) stipulated agreement. As part of Georgia Power's commitment to clean energy, Georgia Power routinely seeks utility-scale and distributed solar generation resources through competitive reques
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The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates in four segments: Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy and battery energy storage projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and...Where does SO stock trade?
Southern Company (SO) is listed on NYSE.What sector and industry is SO in?
Southern Company operates in the Utilities sector, Electric Utilities: Central industry.Does SO pay a dividend?
SO's most recent ex-dividend date was 2026-08-17 with a cash dividend of $0.76 per share. No future ex-date is on file yet.What are analysts saying about SO?
Southern Company has had 8 recent analyst actions on file. The most recent action was from KeyBanc Capital Markets: Underweight on 2026-07-23.What companies are similar to SO?
Notable peers in the same industry include CEG (Constellation Energy Corporation), VST (Vistra Corp.), D (Dominion Energy Inc.), ETR (Entergy Corporation), AEP (American Electric Power Company Inc.). Compare SO side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track SO on Quantisnow?
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