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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Southern Company has been struggling with delays and cost overruns in building new nuclear power plants, but has finally opened the first one with the second one set to launch in 2024. Despite the challenges, the company can now focus on its core business of electricity generation in Alabama and Georgia. The stock pays a 4% yield and is viewed favorably by some for its commitment to nuclear power and potential benefits from the EV tax credits. However, others suggest selling Southern Company in favor of higher-yielding options like Enbridge. Overall, the company's slow progress in nuclear plant development has affected its performance, but there are mixed opinions about its future prospects.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY
Southern Company

They've been way behind schedule and massively overbudget in building new nuclear power plants, but have finally opened the first one last summer and the second one to launch in early 2024. Now, they can focus on their core business of electricity generation in Alabama and Georgia. Pays a 4% yield. He's a fan of nuclear power.

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SELL
Southern Company

It pays a yield of 4.1%, but Enbridge pays over 7% and has the same cash flow. Sell Southern and buy Enbridge.

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BUY
Southern Company
Will benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act's EV tax credits

Is building the first nuclear plant in the US since Three Mile Island. It took forever, but the plant is finally coming online this summer.

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PARTIAL SELL
Southern Company

Utilities are challenging his company because they seem very expensive right now. SO-N are in the south eastern US and this is an area with population growth. He is scaling back.

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TRADE
Southern Company
A regulated utility, so the upside is capped. Trading at a premium to its group. Good dividend.
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Southern Company(SO-N) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 2

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 3

Stockchase rating for Southern Company is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Southern Company(SO-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Company stock symbol?

Southern Company is a American stock, trading under the symbol SO-N on the New York Stock Exchange (SO). It is usually referred to as NYSE:SO or SO-N

Is Southern Company a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 3 stock analysts published opinions about SO-N. 2 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Southern Company.

Is Southern Company a good investment or a top pick?

Southern Company was never recommended as a Top Pick on Stockchase. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Southern Company.

Why is Southern Company stock dropping?

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Is Southern Company worth watching?

3 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Southern Company In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Southern Company stock price?

On 2024-03-27, Southern Company (SO-N) stock closed at a price of $71.05.