Here's Why a Hold Strategy Is Apt for Southern Company Stock Now
Southern Company (SO) is positioned to benefit from surging data center demand with over 17 GW of contracted load and an $81B capital plan supporting 9% rate-base growth. However, high capital requirements, equity dilution needs, rising borrowing costs, and regulatory risks present challenges. The stock has underperformed peers by 3% over the past 12 months, prompting analysts to recommend waiting for a better entry point.