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Southern Company has recently underperformed the broader S&P 500. However, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock's prospects.

The utility industry’s strong growth is driven by an increasing focus on sustainability and a global push for clean energy. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to keep track of high-dividend utility stocks NextEra Energy (NEE), Southern Company (SO), and Duke Energy (DUK). Continue reading.

Southern Company has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts are moderately bullish about the stock’s prospects.

The shift to renewable energy, DERs, technological advancements, and AI drives long-term growth in the utility sector. The sector's defensive characteristics make it resilient in challenging economies, presenting a promising investment opportunity. Hence, investors could consider buying robust electric utility stocks like NextEra Energy (NEE), Southern Company (SO), and Duke…

Southern Company will unveil its Q2 earnings next month, and analysts project a double-digit profit growth.

Amid potential market volatility, investors seeking defensive options may consider robust utility ETFs like iShares U.S. Utilities (IDU), Vanguard Utilities Index Fund (VPU), and The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) for their relatively stable nature and steady dividends. Read more.

Consolidated Edison has been slightly outperforming the Dow Jones recently, but analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Southern Company has sailed past the utilities sector, but Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s outlook.

Southern has lagged the broader market over the past year, which has made Wall Street analysts cautious about the stock's prospects.