How Is Southern's Stock Performance Compared to Other Utilities Stocks?

Atlanta, Georgia-based Southern Company (SO) engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. With a market cap of $99.4 billion, Southern operates as one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. and serves millions of customers in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and other states. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally referred to as “large-cap stocks.” Southern fits right into that category. Given the company’s extensive operations and influence ...