Key Takeaways NEE projects 2026 EPS growth of 8.25% vs. SO's 6.93%, with also leading in long-term growth estimates.NEE's stock rose 15.2% in six months, outpacing SO's 6.3% decline and the industry's 7.6% gain.Both firms plan $74B-$76B in capex through 2029 to expand clean energy and modernize infrastructure. Stocks in the Zacks Utility-Electric Power industry offer an attractive investment opportunity, supported by stable cash flows and the predictability of regulated business models. Most domestic utilit ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 16, 2026, Southern California Edison (Edison) filed cross–claims in the ongoing Eaton Fire litigation against more than a dozen defendants, including Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). Edison has acknowledged its role in the Eaton fire for the better part of a year now. SoCalGas intends to vigorously defend against what it considers to be Edison's attempts to deflect responsibility and accountability. SoCalGas will likewise vigorously defend how ...

Strengthening service and infrastructure through historic investment: With more than $80 billion in investments planned through the end of the decade, Southern Company is modernizing and reinforcing its electric and gas networks to enhance reliability and resilience—with a goal of providing a strong, flexible energy foundation for future economic growth. The company expects to double the investment it has on the ground today over the next five years. Serving growing demand and delivering value for customers ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2026) - Enduro Metals Corporation (TSXV: ENDR) ("Enduro", "Enduro Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of the sale of 100% interest in the 1,750-hectare Pedro Gold Project (Pedro) in Durango State, Mexico to Southern Empire Resources Corp. ("Southern Empire") (TSXV: SMP). Pursuant to amendments of the original Option Agreement (see Enduro's news release of October 1, 2025) Southern Empire has now issued to Enduro 2,000,000 c ...

Valued at a market cap of $97.9 billion, The Southern Company (SO) is a utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, Feb. 19. Ahead of this event, analysts expect this utility company to report a profit of $0.58 per share, up 16% from $0.50 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates in three of the ...

Core Viewpoint - Southern Company has established itself as a major player in the U.S. utility sector, serving nearly 9 million customers and boasting significant infrastructure and capacity [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Southern Company operates with a power generation capacity of 46 gigawatts and extensive electric transmission and distribution lines totaling 200,000 miles, along with over 80,000 miles of natural gas pipelines [1] - The company has diversified its energy portfolio to include coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric power, and is increasing investments in renewables and energy storage [2] Group 2: Financial Performance and Strategy - Southern Company is executing a $76 billion capital investment plan aimed at meeting growing demand, which includes constructing approximately 2.5 gigawatts of new natural gas and battery storage generation [4] - The company has a strong pipeline of over 50 gigawatts of potential incremental load from data centers and manufacturers, with contracts for 7 gigawatts already signed by 2029 [6][9] Group 3: Market Position and Demand - The company is experiencing its highest annual weather-normalized retail sales growth since 2010, with a 3.5% growth in the commercial sector in the third quarter, driven by a 17% increase in data center sales [7] - Despite strong fundamentals, Southern Company has underperformed in the stock market, with a 9% drop in share price over the past three months, compared to a 1.6% decline in the Electric Power sub-industry and a 2.2% decline in the broader utility sector [8][15] Group 4: Risks and Challenges - The $76 billion capital plan carries execution risks, including potential supply-chain delays, cost overruns, and labor shortages, which could impact budget and schedule [11] - Rising interest expenses pose a challenge, as higher costs could pressure earnings, particularly given the company's large debt footprint [13]

ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Chairman, President and CEO Christopher C. Womack and CFO David P. Poroch will discuss earnings during a conference call for financial analysts at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 19. Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call at https://investor.southerncompany.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx b ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2026) - Trinity One Metals Ltd. (TSXV: TOM) (OTC Pink: ARJNF) (FSE: 5D5) (the "Company" or "Trinity One") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement dated January 5, 2026 (the "Agreement") with 1560287 B.C. Ltd. (the "Target"), pursuant to which Trinity One will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Target (the "Target Shares") (the "Transaction"). The Target owns 100% of Ecuador Gold S.A. ("EGE"), the registere ...

Core Viewpoint - Chilean Cobalt Corp. has entered into a binding earn-in and option agreement with NeoRe SpA, allowing for potential acquisition of up to 100% ownership of NeoRe and its rare earth element project in southern Chile [1] Agreement Details - The agreement follows the successful execution of a previously-announced Letter of Intent [1] - It outlines a phased pathway for Chilean Cobalt to advance technical work and de-risk the project [1] - Specific milestones must be achieved for the acquisition process to proceed [1]

Vancouver, British Columbia and Melbourne, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 14, 2026) - Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (TSX: SXGC) (ASX: SX2) (OTCQX: SXGCF) (FSE: MV3) ("SXGC", "SX2" or the "Company") strongly supports the Australian Government's creation of a A$1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, with antimony identified as one of three priority minerals alongside gallium and rare earth elements.The Company welcomes this landmark initiative which recognizes the strategic importance ...