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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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Investors are seeking stability amid the global market selloff in early August, sparked by weak jobs data and fears of an emergency interest rate cut by the Fed. Recession fears were ignited after the yield curve uninverted to cause speculation that the Fed could begin rate cuts in September. With many investors on the defense, and seeking safe-haven investments, staples, healthcare, and utilities have outperformed the market during six of the last seven U.S. recessions.

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Jobs available in Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and more ATLANTA , Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every time a Georgia Power customer flips the light switch at their home or business, the energy delivered to power that light fixture started at a power generation facility. This August, the company is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the more than 1,100 team members who work tirelessly in power plants across state to keep reliable energy flowing to the grid on hot summer days, cold winter mornings and every hour in between.

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PLANO, Texas , Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced a landmark collaboration with NRTC, Southern Linc, and Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) to deliver cutting-edge private network solutions to electric cooperatives (co-ops) of all sizes and service terrains across the United States. This strategic partnership aims to provide reliable, resilient, and secure network infrastructure, empowering co-ops to meet the challenges of modernizing the grid infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to communities nationwide.

Ericsson, NRTC, Southern Linc and Anterix ink landmark agreements to deliver connectivity for rural electric cooperatives across the U.S.

Company urges customers to stay safe and weather aware, and to be prepared to potentially be without power due to severe weather ATLANTA , Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Debby strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, Georgia Power continued preparation to respond to potential damage and power outages. While the exact track and intensity of the hurricane are still uncertain, the company has resources in place and will adjust its plans as the hurricane nears the state to ensure a safe and effective response.

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The Southern Company (SO) has guided earnings per share of $3.95-$4.05 for 2024.

Southern (SO) Q2 Earnings Beat on Higher Electricity Sales

Evergy Inc

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The Southern Company (NYSE:SO ) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 1, 2024 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Scott Gammill - Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer Chris Womack - President & Chief Executive Officer Dan Tucker - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Steve Fleishman - Wolfe Research Nick Campanella - Barclays Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan Travis Miller - Morningstar Inc. Operator Good afternoon. My name is Sherry, and I will be your conference operator today.

The Southern Company (SO) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Although the revenue and EPS for Southern Co. (SO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Southern Co. (SO) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Southern Co. (SO) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.79 per share a year ago.

Southern Co. (SO) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

ATLANTA , Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.10 per share, in 2024 compared with earnings of $838 million, or 77 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Southern Company reported earnings of $2.3 billion, or $2.13 per share, compared with $1.7 billion, or $1.56 per share, for the same period in 2023.

Southern Company reports second-quarter 2024 earnings

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Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Southern Co. (SO), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2024.

Southern Co. (SO) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Customer additions and lower costs are likely to have boosted The Southern Company's (SO) profit levels in the second quarter.

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In the most recent trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $82.17, indicating a +0.62% shift from the previous trading day.

Southern Co. (SO) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note

In the closing of the recent trading day, Southern Co. (SO) stood at $81.66, denoting a -1.22% change from the preceding trading day.

Southern Co. (SO) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

Southern Co. (SO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Southern Co. (SO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

PepsiCo

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WEC Energy Group

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The latest trading day saw Southern Co. (SO) settling at $79.99, representing a +0.16% change from its previous close.

Southern Co. (SO) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know

Southern Co. (SO) closed the most recent trading day at $79.86, moving +1.81% from the previous trading session.

Southern Co. (SO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Southern Company (SO) aims to expedite the deployment of innovative solutions in climate technology through its collaboration with Sightline Climate.

Southern Co. (SO) Taps Sightline to Advance Climate Technology

Fortis

Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Electric Power sector have probably already heard of Fortis (FTS) and Southern Co. (SO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

FTS vs. SO: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Southern Company is well positioned to meet the increasing energy demand in the U.S. with a mix of power generation options and a guided growth rate of 5%-7%. The company's expertise in nuclear power, peaker plants, and solar production allows for low-cost incremental generation and continuous power supply, supporting a 9.5GW capacity pipeline. Southern Company's conservative load estimates, strong reputation, and high allowed ROEs suggest the potential for growth above the guided 5%-7%, making it an opportunistically priced investment with expected total returns in the low double digits.

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