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Southern Company

Gulf Power is a U.S. investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stock owned by Atlanta-based Southern Company. Gulf Power Company is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, and has a service territory that spans 7,550 square miles (19,600 km2) in 10 counties and 71 towns in northwest Florida. Gulf Power has approximately 428,000 customers in Florida.

Gulf Power

The Southern Co is a holding company, which engages in the generation and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Traditional Electric Operating Companies, Southern Power, and Southern Company Gas. The Traditional Electric Operating Companies segment refers to vertically integrated utilities that own generation, transmission and distribution facilities, and supplies electric services in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Southern Power segment constructs, acquires, owns, and manages generation assets such as renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market. The Southern Company Gas segment distributes natural gas through natural gas distribution facilities in the states of Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and Maryland. The company was founded on November 9, 1945, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Southern Company surpasses 2022 targets, faces Vogtle project delays

Southern Company excelled in 2022 with strong financial performance and operational achievements.
Challenges include project delays, lower industrial sales, and credit metric impacts.
Opportunities lie in cost benefits from lower gas prices, management continuity, and credit agency actions.
Strategic investments in clean energy and a focus on long-term EPS growth support future prospects.

Southern Company reports Q1 earnings dip, Vogtle progress on track

Southern Company's Q1 2023 performance reflects mixed results with challenges in industrial sales offset by growth in retail and positive dividend news.
The company remains focused on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 progress, aiming for operational milestones and financial stability post-completion.
While facing financial guidance adjustments and Unit 4 timeline uncertainties, Southern Company is optimistic about future growth opportunities and cost efficiencies.
Confidence in achieving a competitive risk-adjusted return and industry leadership underscores the company's strategic vision and commitment to shareholder value.

Southern Company surpasses Q2 earnings estimates, eyes dividend growth

Southern Company's Q2 2023 performance exceeded expectations, driven by favorable weather conditions and successful project milestones at Plant Vogtle.
The company's strengths lie in its commitment to reliability, customer-centricity, and potential dividend growth, supported by strategic capital investments.
Challenges include lower industrial sales, meeting operational timelines, and balancing cost management with growth initiatives.
Opportunities in renewable energy, Georgia's economic development, and technology advancements position Southern Company for sustainable growth and value creation.

Southern Company reports strong Q3 earnings, eyes sustainability and energy innovation

Southern Company's Q3 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on sustainability. Despite challenges with pending litigation and regulatory uncertainties, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in energy innovation and potential dividend growth. By actively exploring green hydrogen and expanding its carbon-free generating capacity, Southern Company demonstrates a commitment to long-term sustainability and growth.

Southern Company excels in 2023, faces rate growth challenges

Southern Company's strong financial performance in 2023, coupled with key achievements and customer recognition, positions it well for growth. While facing challenges in rate base growth trajectory and debt funding, opportunities in EPS growth and rate decreases offer potential. Managing load growth impact and uncertainties in Georgia PSC elections are key focus areas for the company.

Southern Company excels in Q1 2024, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q1 2024 showcased strong financial performance, marked by increased EPS, dividend growth, and successful commercial operation of Plant Vogtle Unit 4. The company benefits from a robust retail sales increase, a strong labor market, and a strategic focus on future growth opportunities. However, challenges around regulations, nuclear energy adoption, and data center impacts require careful navigation.

Southern Company excels in Q2, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q2 2024 performance reflects strong financial results and operational achievements, positioning the company for future growth.
With a focus on execution, customer value, and community support, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities.
Challenges in maintaining growth momentum and operational efficiency require strategic planning and proactive risk management.
Overall, Southern Company's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for continued success and value creation.

Southern Company reports resilient Q3 earnings amidst Hurricane Helene impact

Southern Company's Q3 performance reflects resilience and growth, despite challenges posed by Hurricane Helene's significant costs.
The company's strategic strengths lie in its financial stability, disciplined growth approach, and commitment to customer service.
While facing challenges from severe weather events, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for future growth and market expansion.
Overall, Southern Company's Q3 earnings call highlights a balanced focus on financial performance, operational resilience, and strategic growth initiatives.

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Chevron

The Southern Company is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States. Chevron is one of the largest integrated oil and natural gas companies in the world.

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ATLANTA , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third-quarter of 2023 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Southern Company third-quarter earnings to be released November 2

The Southern Company is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States. The company reported that the first half of 2023 was the worst weather in the regions it serves since 1895.

This Dividend Stock Got Slammed By the Weather

Milestone signals continued progress in development of first-of-a-kind Molten Chloride Fast Reactor ATLANTA , Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER have successfully started pumped-salt operations in the Integrated Effects Test (IET), signifying a major achievement in the development of Generation-IV molten salt reactor technology, namely TerraPower's first-of-a-kind Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR). "Southern Company believes the next generation of nuclear power holds promise in providing an affordable and sustainable net-zero future that includes reliable, resilient and dispatchable clean energy for customers," said Dr. Mark S.

Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER begin salt operations of Integrated Effects Test

Southern Company has done an excellent job growing its dividend over the years. The company's payout has made up the bulk of its total return.

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Southern's Vogtle units 3 and 4 were delayed and faced material cost overruns. With the first of the two nuclear power plants up and running, the company is using the lessons it learned.

Lessons Learned, Southern Company Speeds Up Nuclear Development

Clorox

Southern Company and Clorox aren't the most popular dividend stocks out there. However, they have the balance sheets, cash flows, and earnings to support higher payouts.

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Utilities have become less popular due to the high yields offered by risk-free assets like treasuries and CDs. The Southern Company, a top-tier utility, has seen its shares decline but may become more attractive as rates start to decline. SO has a long history of generating dividends and is projected to have significant earnings growth, making it a reasonable investment option.

Southern Company Looks Interesting Yielding Over 4%, Down 19% From Its Highs

Southern Company continues to expand its solar energy portfolio. Those projects will produce steady cash flow.

This Reliable 4%-Yielding Dividend Stock Continues to Add More Power to Grow Its Payout

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Intuitive Surgical's growth is just beginning. Southern Company is a very safe utility stock with a high yield.

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Southern's (SO) unit, Southern Power, acquires its 30th solar project, the 150 MW South Cheyenne Solar Facility, showcasing its commitment to renewable energy growth.

Southern's (SO) Unit Acquires South Cheyenne Solar Facility

ATLANTA , Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced the acquisition of its 30th solar project — the 150-megawatt (MW) South Cheyenne Solar Facility — from Qcells USA Corp. (Qcells USA).

Southern Power acquires South Cheyenne Solar Facility

Southern Company's (SO) latest acquisition of the Millers Branch Solar Facility underscores its commitment to advancing renewable energy generation and shaping the future of sustainable power.

Southern Company's (SO) Subsidiary Acquires Millers Facility

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Southern Company (SO) makes a strong case for investment, given its long-term growth prospects, strong ROE and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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ATLANTA , Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced the acquisition of its 29th solar project — Millers Branch Solar Facility — from EDF Renewables.

Southern Power acquires Millers Branch Solar Facility

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The Southern Company delivered dividend stability and growth for over three-quarters of a century. Oneok has provided dividend stability for more than 25 years.

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Southern Company could be on the cusp of a dividend change as it completes a big capital investment project. Consolidated Edison is approaching dividend royalty.

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The Southern Company is one of the largest U.S. utilities. Utility stocks often pay generous and reliable dividends.

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UPS earnings may miss expectations, but the dividend is highly unlikely to. Southern Company is a gas and electric utility that's a great dividend stock for conservative investors.

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It hasn't been a great year for finding the best utilities stocks to buy. It has been the sector laggard of the S&P 500 which has grown more swiftly than many expected.

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A Summer 2023 edition of Fortune Magazine revealed 500 biggest U.S. companies by revenue. The quest to sniff-out the best dividend buys focused on 68 industry leaders using YCharts 9/7/23. Those 68 industry leaders were segmented into 21 business sectors ranging (alphabetically) from apparel to transportation. 58 dividend yielding stocks highlighted those 68 industry leaders and ranged 0.15% to 9.05% in annual yield and ranged -65.47% to 45.11% in broker-estimated one-year price-target-upsides by YCharts 9/7/23 reckoning.

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Duke Energy

Investing in the best utility stocks might emerge as a remarkably steady choice in a constantly evolving market environment. Undeniably, utilities are the unsung maestros, orchestrating a seamless flow of electricity, natural gas, and water to our homes.

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Procter & Gamble

Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, and Southern Company are profitable and good dividend payers. These stocks all yield more than 2%, and their payouts look safe for the foreseeable future.

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Georgia Natural Gas employee combines passion for learning with serving Georgia's education community ATLANTA , Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Communities In Schools of Georgia has appointed Georgia Natural Gas Data Compliance Manager Rashidah Hasan to the nonprofit's board of directors.

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