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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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Southern Company's (SO) Vogtle Unit 4 reaches initial criticality and is expected to come in-service during the second quarter of 2024.

Southern Co. (SO) Nuclear Plant Achieves Initial Criticality

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

Southern (SO) Q4 Earnings Beat on Lower Costs, Sales Miss

The headline numbers for Southern Co. (SO) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Southern Co. (SO) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

ATLANTA , Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported fourth-quarter earnings of $855 million, or 78 cents per share, in 2023 compared with a loss of $87 million, or 8 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Southern Company also reported full-year 2023 earnings of $4.0 billion, or $3.64 per share, compared with $3.5 billion, or $3.28 per share, in 2022.

Southern Company reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings

Exhibit spotlights new Smart Neighborhoods™ collaboration between Nicor Gas, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity and the City of Aurora AURORA, Ill. , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Aurora and Nicor Gas announced today the unveiling of a new educational exhibit on Smart Cities on the first floor of the Development Services Building at City Hall.

City of Aurora, Nicor Gas Unveil New Exhibit on Smart Cities at City Hall

The Southern Company (SO) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for The Southern Company (SO)

First nuclear reaction safely initiated marks latest step prior to generation of electricity  ATLANTA , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, has safely reached initial criticality. Initial criticality is a key step during the startup testing sequence and demonstrates that -- for the first time -- operators have safely started the nuclear reaction inside the second reactor.

Vogtle Unit 4 reaches initial criticality

Evaluate the expected performance of Southern Co. (SO) for the quarter ended December 2023, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Southern Co. (SO) Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

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

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Southern (SO) and Samsung SmartThings collaborate to revolutionize smart energy management, aiming for cost reduction and emission control.

Southern (SO) & Samsung Collaborate on Smart Energy

In the most recent trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $66.94, indicating a -0.01% shift from the previous trading day.

Southern Co. (SO) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

ATLANTA , Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today publishes its latest Moving to Equity report, showing notable achievements and impactful initiatives regarding the company's strategy to foster a more inclusive and equitable culture. Building upon years of dedicated work, Southern Company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion continues to drive meaningful actions and create positive change.

Southern Company Issues Annual Moving to Equity Report for 2023

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ATLANTA , Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company ranks as the No. 1 most-admired electric and gas utility worldwide according to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2024.

Southern Company Ranks First Among Utilities in Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies for 2024

Southern's (SO) subsidiaries, Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas, sign their first renewable natural gas agreement, aiding clean energy transition, emission reduction and sustainability.

Southern's (SO) Gas Subsidiaries Secure First RNG Agreement

In the latest trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $70.50, marking a +1.41% move from the previous day.

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Resulting emissions reductions are estimated to be equivalent to the carbon sequestered by over 12,000 acres of U.S. forest for one year ATLANTA , Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Southern Company Gas subsidiaries, Virginia Natural Gas and Chattanooga Gas, have entered into their first renewable natural gas agreement, which will increase access to clean, safe, reliable and affordable fuel. The emissions reductions from this transaction are estimated to be equivalent to the carbon sequestered by over 12,000 acres of U.S. forest or an area the size of Manhattan.

Southern Company Gas subsidiaries in Virginia & Tennessee complete first renewable natural gas purchase

The Southern Company is involved in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Utilities are cyclical and as interest rate cuts are expected, I think now is a great entry point as we await the cycle shift.

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Companies to invest in harvesting plant to beneficially reuse millions of tons of coal ash to be used in Green Cement across the Southeast region SOUTH JORDAN, Utah and MOBILE, Ala. , Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Material Technologies  ("Eco Material" or the "Company"), the leading producer of sustainable cementitious materials and near-zero carbon cement replacement products in North America, announced today a collaboration with Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, to harvest millions of tons of stored ash from Plant Barry, a coal- and natural gas-fired electrical generation facility in Bucks, Alabama.

Eco Material Technologies and Alabama Power to Repurpose Coal Ash at Plant Barry

When buying utilities, I insist upon buying below fair value. Southern Company's revenue fell by double digits in the third quarter while adjusted diluted EPS surged higher. S&P rates the long-term debt of the electric and gas utility at BBB+ on a stable outlook.

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