These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

Zacks Investment Research • 7 hours ago

Southern Company Joins President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, Reinforcing Customer-First Approach to Powering Growth

Commitment reflects Southern Company's approach to growth through clear cost responsibility, enhanced grid reliability and broad-based economic and community benefits ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) announced it is joining President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, underscoring the company's commitment to ensuring that America's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies delivers broad-based benefits for customers and communities.   The Pledge aligns with the Southern Company system's well-established approach to serving growth in a responsible manner while maintaining rate stability and reliability for millions of households and small businesses across the Southeast.

PRNewsWire • Jul 23, 2026

Southern Co. (SO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Southern's Subsidiary Signs Long-Term Power Agreement With OpenAI

SO's Georgia Power signed a long-term deal to power OpenAI's planned AI data center, pairing major economic investment with customer protections and grid support.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

Georgia Power to serve OpenAI project in Effingham County

OpenAI commits to supporting the power grid with up to 1,000 MW of flexible demand response; Lowering power use at scale will help ensure reliable electric service for all customers when demand is highest ATLANTA, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgia continues to grow and attract new investment and jobs, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. Today, AI research and deployment company OpenAI announced its plans for a new project in Effingham County, Georgia – about 45 minutes outside of Savannah – which will be served by Georgia Power.

PRNewsWire • Jul 22, 2026

Southern Co. (SO) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Southern Co. (SO) closed at $95.8 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.08% move from the prior day.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Southern Co unit signs 25-year power deal with OpenAI

Southern Company's subsidiary said on Wednesday it has signed a 25-year power supply agreement with OpenAI ​for a new project in Effingham County, ‌Georgia.

Reuters • Jul 22, 2026

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

ATLANTA, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. Every quarter for 79 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.

PRNewsWire • Jul 20, 2026

Southern Co. (SO) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

Southern Co. (SO) concluded the recent trading session at $96.07, signifying a +1.55% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 16, 2026

Georgia Power reaffirms longstanding commitment to make growth work for customers with Customer Protection Pledge

Pledge highlights key elements of company's industry-leading strategy that have enabled its earlier base rate freeze and will provide future savings for customers ATLANTA, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The company has moved quickly to anticipate and effectively manage this growth with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), creating an industry-leading strategy that is helping protect residential and small business customers through a comprehensive approach that has helped deliver the company's earlier base rate freeze and a plan to provide annual savings of $102 per year for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.

PRNewsWire • Jul 15, 2026