Southern Company (SO) provides a higher dividend yield of 3.4%, making it ideal for retirees needing immediate income, supported by stable earnings and a conservative balance sheet. NextEra Energy (NEE), with a lower 2.89% yield, focuses on faster dividend growth driven by strong regulatory capital expansion and renewable energy projects, targeting about 10% annual dividend growth initially. Southern suits income-first retirees valuing stability, while NextEra appeals to those seeking growing income and total returns over time. The choice depends on whether retirees prioritize current cash flow or future dividend growth potential.
As of Sep 14, 2026 21:12 WIB, Southern Company (SO) trades at USD 86.93 with a dividend yield of 3.49%, slightly above the article's figure. NextEra Energy (NEE) is priced at USD 81.80 and offers a 3.03% dividend yield on Pluang. Both stocks show small declines on the day, with SO down 0.28% and NEE down 0.62%, reflecting current market movements during this period.
Southern Company has restored power to about 420,000 customers across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi after Hurricane Isaias, with around 80,000 outages remaining mainly in Alabama. The company used advanced storm intelligence technologies, includi...
Southern Company disclosed a data breach affecting about 400,000 customers across its subsidiaries Georgia Power, Alabama Power, and Mississippi Power. An unauthorized party accessed limited personal information such as names, addresses, and partial ...
NextEra Energy and Southern Company are both regulated utilities with differing dividend strategies. Southern offers a higher current dividend yield of 3.53% compared to NextEra's 3.23%, but NextEra has a stronger dividend growth outlook with planned...
Leslie Benton, Alabama public sector account manager at Southern Linc, has been appointed to the Alabama 9-1-1 Board. With over 30 years of wireless industry experience and deep knowledge of Alabama's emergency communications, Benton will contribute ...
Southern Company consistently raises its dividend annually, appealing to retirement investors seeking reliable income, with a lower stock volatility and a strong long-term return record. Dominion Energy offers a higher current yield and targets 5-7% ...
