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by Zacks Equity Research
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by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for XLU
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by Zacks Equity Research
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by Jewel Saha
NRG Energy's $12 billion LS Power buy doubles its generation capacity and sets the stage for long-term growth and clean energy expansion.
Southern Company's Georgia Power Prepares for a Storm-Heavy 2025
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's Georgia Power boosts grid resilience and urges customer safety as NOAA predicts a severe hurricane season in 2025.
Southern's Subsidiary Backs Edged to Expand Green Data Centers
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's PowerSecure expands its alliance with Edged to deliver ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers across key U.S. markets.
Southern's Unit Tests Full Supply Chain Emissions Tracking Tool
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's subsidiary SouthStar becomes the first U.S. retail energy marketer to pilot MethaneScout, boosting emissions transparency.
Southern Company's PowerSecure to Energize PGA TOUR Studios
by Zacks Equity Research
SO's PowerSecure to power PGA TOUR Studios with six generators, ensuring uninterrupted media production with 24/7 backup and storm-ready capabilities.
Here's Why Hold Strategy Is Apt for Southern Company Stock Now
by Zacks Equity Research
SO is well-positioned for growth with its innovative strategies and dividends, but regulatory factors, including natural gas price volatility, could impact performance.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for FUTY
SO Reaches a Settlement for Extension of Rate Plan Through 2028
by Zacks Equity Research
The Southern Company and state regulators agree to extend stable retail rates through 2028, pending regulatory approval.
Southern Company (The) (SO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Co. (SO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Southern Company Q1 Earnings Beat as Power Demand Grows
by Zacks Equity Research
SO has guided earnings per share of $4.20-$4.30 for 2025.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for IDU
Southern Co. (SO) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
by Zacks Equity Research
Although the revenue and EPS for Southern Co. (SO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Southern Co. (SO) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Southern Co. (SO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 2.50% and 10.96%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
American Electric Power (AEP) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
by Zacks Equity Research
AEP (AEP) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Exploring Analyst Estimates for Southern Co. (SO) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
by Zacks Equity Research
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 March 2025.
Southern Company to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
by Zacks Equity Research
Customer additions and lower costs are likely to have boosted The Southern Company's (SO) profit levels in the first quarter.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for VPU
Xcel Energy Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates, to Invest $45B
by Zacks Equity Research
XEL's first-quarter earnings are lower than expected. The company adds electric and natural gas customers to its existing base and gains from higher demand.
Southern Co. (SO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
by Zacks Equity Research
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.
PG&E (PCG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
PG&E (PCG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.71% and 2.06%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
NextEra Energy's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss
by Zacks Equity Research
NEE reports better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. Strong performance of both businesses boosts the bottom line in the quarter.
How to Boost Your Portfolio with Top Utilities Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
by Zacks Equity Research
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.