Recent financial reports from utilities provider Southern Company have garnered attention from investors and analysts alike. Southern Company’s last earnings update, released on February 16th, indicated substantial growth in Q4 2020, with revenue of $7.05 billion, beating estimates by $2 billion. According to Bloomberg, 17 financial experts are closely watching Southern, with five analysts rating the stock as Sell, four as Hold, and six as Buy. The average 12-month price set by experts sits at $71.64. Additionally, major institutional investments have taken positions, indicating potential for long-term growth prospects. However, while Southern Company is a considerable player within its sector, investors should still do their own research before making investment decisions. Southern Company opened at $69.63 on April 4th, a price that has remained relatively unchanged over the past 50 days. Southern Company's payout ratio is currently 82.93%, and its next earnings release is expected in late July. Overall, despite some concerns about future economic volatility, Southern Company appears to have both short-term dividends and longer-term potential for shareholders.