Southern Company: Contracted Large-Load Demand and Rate Tailwinds Support a Buy
Southern Company’s combination of regulated utility stability, reaffirmed FY26 guidance, rising kilowatt-hour demand and what appears to be roughly 11 GW of contracted large-load demand form the basis for a Buy. Valuation is fair relative to the steady earnings profile; downside is manageable with a clear stop. I favor a long trade into $100 over t…