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Mississippi Power Names Jamie Miller Senior Director of Economic, Workforce and Community Development

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:35:00 -0400

New leadership role aligns economic growth, workforce development and community investment to support Mississippi's future

GULFPORT, Miss., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power today announced that Jamie M. Miller has been named senior director of Economic, Workforce and Community development, a newly expanded leadership role that reflects the company's commitment to helping communities

Mississippi Power Names Jamie Miller Senior Director of Economic, Workforce and Community Development

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:35:00 -0400

New leadership role aligns economic growth, workforce development and community investment to support Mississippi's future

HSBC Starts Southern Co. (SO) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:24:16 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:24 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) with a Buy rating and a price target of $99.50.

The analyst comments: “Southern Co is an AIDC play that is part of our low-risk compounding theme and we rate the stock Buy on 2026-30e RAB CAGR of 10% (2030-35e RAB CAGR of 8%) and 2026-30e EPS CAGR of 8% (2030-35e EPSCAGR of 10%) below the peer average as the company strengthens its balance sheet to 17% FFO/net debt by 2029. We forecast dividend growth of 3% to 2030e which is below EPS

HSBC Starts Southern Co. (SO) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:24:16 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:24 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) with a Buy rating and a price target of $99.50.

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $98 at BMO Capital

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:12:40 -0400

(Updated - October 21, 2026 9:12 AM EDT)

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $98.00 (from $104.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

The analyst commented: "Our 3Q26 EPS estimate of $1.75 is above FactSet/Bloomberg median consensus EPS of $1.72/$1.73. We continue to see 2026 EPS at the top of management's range of $4.50-4.60 and expect management to reiterate its 8-9% EPS growth through 2028 with the expectation that LT EPS growth outlook of 7-8% off the 2028 range reflects/ can accommodate normalized ROE/equity ratemaking parameters. The significant momentum in large-load contracting continues

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $98 at BMO Capital

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:12:40 -0400

(Updated - October 21, 2026 9:12 AM EDT)

BMO Capital analyst James M. Thalacker lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $98.00 (from $104.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $84 at Morgan Stanley

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:23:25 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $84.00 (from $85.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:43:00 -0400

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2026.

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:43:00 -0400

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $95 at Jefferies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:28:23 -0400

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $95.00 (from $96.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

The analyst comments "We stay at HOLD with a $95.00 price target into 3Q26, the November 3 election, and EEI. Polymarket has Georgia's governor race at 51.5% to 48.5%, but no market prices the PSC seats. Either commission inherits ~$950m a year of large-load benefit and the next build: we see 6GW from Georgia's 2032-33 procurement and 2GW in Alabama, ~$13.4bn of owned investment outside the current plan and our estimates, which extends ratebase growth past 2030."

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $95 at Jefferies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:28:23 -0400

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $95.00 (from $96.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $92 at Barclays

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:53:46 -0400

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $92.00 (from $101.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:24:00 -0400

Programs, rebates and practical tips can help customers manage energy use and costs heading into cooler months

ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgians prepare their homes for cooler temperatures, Georgia Power is ready to help customers save money and energy, or provide assistance for customers who need it. The company offers a range of assistance programs,

Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:24:00 -0400

Programs, rebates and practical tips can help customers manage energy use and costs heading into cooler months

Alabama Power completes restoration following Hurricane Isaias

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power has completed restoration efforts following Hurricane Isaias, which brought widespread impacts across the company's service territory and caused more than 400,000 customer outages.

Alabama Power's Hurricane Isaias restoration.

Alabama Power completes restoration following Hurricane Isaias

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:00 -0400

Alabama Power's Hurricane Isaias restoration.

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $93 at Truist Securities

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:07:12 -0400

Truist Securities analyst Richard Sunderland lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $93.00 (from $97.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:58:36 -0400

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), which operates as public utility through Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power. We are investigating whether Southern Company maintained reasonable safeguards to protect personal information.

Please contact us for more information.

What Happened

Southern Company is reporting that its internal records have been compromised. The information compromised may include:

customer’s name
mailing address
phone number
email
Social Security Number
Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:58:36 -0400

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), which operates as public utility through Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power. We are investigating whether Southern Company maintained reasonable safeguards to protect personal information.

Please contact us for more information.

What Happened

Southern Company is reporting that its internal records have been compromised. The information compromised may include:
- customer’s name
- mailing address
- phone number
- email
- Social Security Number
- Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $74 at KeyBanc
  
  Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:11:38 -0400
  KeyBanc analyst Sophie Karp lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $74.00 (from $79.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.
  
  Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $94 at JPMorgan
  
  Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:58:51 -0400
  JPMorgan analyst Jeremy Tonet lowered the price target on Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) to $94.00 (from $101.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.
  
  Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias
  
  Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:09:00 -0400
  
  ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company teams are restoring power across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi following Hurricane Isaias, leveraging the scale of the company's system and experienced teams while utilizing advanced storm intelligence technologies, including AI, to help return service to customers safely and as quickly as possible.
  
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  Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias
  
  Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:09:00 -0400
  
  ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company teams are restoring power across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi following Hurricane Isaias, leveraging the scale of the company's system and experienced teams while utilizing advanced storm intelligence technologies, including AI, to help return service to customers safely and as quickly as possible.
  
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  Ready to Respond: Alabama Power mobilizes crews and resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias
  
  Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:23:00 -0400
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power's storm team and crews are ready to respond as the state prepares for the first hurricane of the 2026 season, Hurricane Isaias. Crews are being staged and will be ready to respond in affected areas after the storm passes.
  
  Ready to Respond: Alabama Power mobilizes crews and resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias
  
  Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:23:00 -0400
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power's storm team and crews are ready to respond as the state prepares for the first hurricane of the 2026 season, Hurricane Isaias. Crews are being staged and will be ready to respond in affected areas after the storm passes.

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Mississippi Power Names Jamie Miller Senior Director of Economic, Workforce and Community Development

Mississippi Power Names Jamie Miller Senior Director of Economic, Workforce and Community Development

HSBC Starts Southern Co. (SO) at Buy

HSBC Starts Southern Co. (SO) at Buy

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $98 at BMO Capital

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $98 at BMO Capital

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $84 at Morgan Stanley

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $95 at Jefferies

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $95 at Jefferies

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $92 at Barclays

Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month

Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month

Alabama Power completes restoration following Hurricane Isaias

Alabama Power completes restoration following Hurricane Isaias

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $93 at Truist Securities

Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $74 at KeyBanc

Southern Co. (SO) PT Lowered to $94 at JPMorgan

Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias

Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias

Ready to Respond: Alabama Power mobilizes crews and resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Ready to Respond: Alabama Power mobilizes crews and resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias