Valued at a market cap of $98.3 billion, The Southern Company (SO) generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects.
This utility company has underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of SO have gained 5.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has surged 15.5%. Moreover, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 1.1%, compared to SPX’s 1.9% return.
