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Stock USSONYSEUtilitiesProfitless Growth
Southern Company(SO) Stock Analysis | Utilities
USD --+0.00%
Reward41Moderate
Risk38Moderate
75%Data
Strong 15% profit margin · 3.5% dividend yield
USD —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · NYSE
Market Performance
Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.What is Southern Company?
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity.
The brief on Southern Company
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What is Southern Company?
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 99.13B, and a P/E ratio of 20.8x.
Financial Highlights
Investment Breakdown
Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.
Analysis
Reward: Moderate (41)Similar stocks to compare
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Company Information
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Electric
Market Cap99.13B
P/E Ratio20.7639
Dividend Yield3.46%
Beta0.301
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
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