Which has higher valuation and earnings, LNT or SO?

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Alliant Energy. Southern is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alliant Energy $4.36B 3.95 $810M $3.16 21.03 Southern $29.55B 3.39 $4.34B $4.17 20.87

Does the media refer more to LNT or SO?

In the previous week, Alliant Energy and Alliant Energy both had 6 articles in the media. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alliant Energy 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Southern 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ATO or SO?

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Atmos Energy $4.70B 5.84 $1.20B $8.40 19.33 Southern $29.55B 3.39 $4.34B $4.17 20.87

Is ATO or SO more profitable?

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to Southern's net margin of 15.43%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat Atmos Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Atmos Energy 28.50% 9.67% 4.67% Southern 15.43% 12.93% 3.28%

Does the media refer more to ATO or SO?

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 27 more articles in the media than Southern. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Atmos Energy and 6 mentions for Southern. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.58 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Atmos Energy 27 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Southern 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, SO or CMS?

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than CMS Energy. CMS Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Southern $29.55B 3.39 $4.34B $4.17 20.87 CMS Energy $8.54B 2.42 $1.07B $3.33 19.76

Is SO or CMS more profitable?

Southern has a net margin of 15.43% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 11.64%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat CMS Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Southern 15.43% 12.93% 3.28% CMS Energy 11.64% 10.76% 2.62%

Does the media refer more to SO or CMS?

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Southern. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for CMS Energy and 6 mentions for Southern. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Southern 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral CMS Energy 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, SO or D?

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Dominion Energy. Southern is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dominion Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Southern $29.55B 3.39 $4.34B $4.17 20.87 Dominion Energy $16.51B 3.33 $3.00B $2.87 21.75

Does the media refer more to SO or D?

In the previous week, Dominion Energy had 23 more articles in the media than Southern. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Dominion Energy and 6 mentions for Southern. Dominion Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that Dominion Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Southern 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Dominion Energy 7 Very Positive mention(s) 10 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better valuation & earnings, DTE or SO?

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than DTE Energy. DTE Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio DTE Energy $16.47B 1.62 $1.46B $6.32 20.25 Southern $29.55B 3.39 $4.34B $4.17 20.87

Is DTE or SO more profitable?

Southern has a net margin of 15.43% compared to DTE Energy's net margin of 8.00%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat DTE Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets DTE Energy 8.00% 12.19% 2.74% Southern 15.43% 12.93% 3.28%

Does the media refer more to DTE or SO?

In the previous week, Southern had 2 more articles in the media than DTE Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Southern and 4 mentions for DTE Energy. DTE Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that DTE Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment DTE Energy 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Southern 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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SO vs. LNT, ATO, CMS, D, and DTE

Should you buy Southern stock or one of its competitors? Southern's main competitors and comparable companies include Alliant Energy (LNT), Atmos Energy (ATO), CMS Energy (CMS), Dominion Energy (D), and DTE Energy (DTE). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does Southern compare to Alliant Energy?

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) and Southern (NYSE:SO) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Alliant Energy and Alliant Energy both had 6 articles in the media. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alliant Energy	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Southern	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Alliant Energy presently has a consensus price target of $76.55, indicating a potential upside of 15.18%. Southern has a consensus price target of $100.08, indicating a potential upside of 15.02%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alliant Energy is more favorable than Southern.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alliant Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Southern	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Southern has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Southern shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Southern shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Alliant Energy. Southern is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alliant Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alliant Energy	$4.36B	3.95	$810M	$3.16	21.03
Southern	$29.55B	3.39	$4.34B	$4.17	20.87

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to Southern's net margin of 15.43%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat Alliant Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alliant Energy	18.45%	11.16%	3.31%
Southern	15.43%	12.93%	3.28%

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southern pays out 72.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and Southern has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years. Southern is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Alliant Energy beats Southern on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southern compare to Atmos Energy?

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) and Southern (NYSE:SO) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Atmos Energy has a net margin of 28.50% compared to Southern's net margin of 15.43%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat Atmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atmos Energy	28.50%	9.67%	4.67%
Southern	15.43%	12.93%	3.28%

Atmos Energy currently has a consensus price target of $183.58, indicating a potential upside of 13.05%. Southern has a consensus price target of $100.08, indicating a potential upside of 15.02%. Given Southern's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Southern is more favorable than Atmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.21
Southern	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

90.2% of Atmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Southern shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Atmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Southern shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Atmos Energy	$4.70B	5.84	$1.20B	$8.40	19.33
Southern	$29.55B	3.39	$4.34B	$4.17	20.87

In the previous week, Atmos Energy had 27 more articles in the media than Southern. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Atmos Energy and 6 mentions for Southern. Atmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.58 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that Atmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Atmos Energy	27 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Southern	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Atmos Energy has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Southern has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Atmos Energy pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southern pays out 72.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Atmos Energy has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years and Southern has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years.

Summary

Atmos Energy beats Southern on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southern compare to CMS Energy?

Southern (NYSE:SO) and CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Southern has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMS Energy has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Southern has a net margin of 15.43% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 11.64%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat CMS Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Southern	15.43%	12.93%	3.28%
CMS Energy	11.64%	10.76%	2.62%

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than CMS Energy. CMS Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Southern	$29.55B	3.39	$4.34B	$4.17	20.87
CMS Energy	$8.54B	2.42	$1.07B	$3.33	19.76

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Southern. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for CMS Energy and 6 mentions for Southern. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Southern	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
CMS Energy	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

64.1% of Southern shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of CMS Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Southern shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Southern pays out 72.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMS Energy pays out 68.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Southern has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years and CMS Energy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Southern is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Southern currently has a consensus target price of $100.08, indicating a potential upside of 15.02%. CMS Energy has a consensus target price of $79.19, indicating a potential upside of 20.36%. Given CMS Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than Southern.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Southern	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
CMS Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

Southern beats CMS Energy on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southern compare to Dominion Energy?

Southern (NYSE:SO) and Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and dividends.

Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Dominion Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Southern pays out 72.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Dominion Energy pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Southern has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Dominion Energy had 23 more articles in the media than Southern. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Dominion Energy and 6 mentions for Southern. Dominion Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that Dominion Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Southern	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Dominion Energy	7 Very Positive mention(s)	10 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Southern has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dominion Energy has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

64.1% of Southern shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.0% of Dominion Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Southern shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Dominion Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Southern currently has a consensus price target of $100.08, suggesting a potential upside of 15.02%. Dominion Energy has a consensus price target of $69.69, suggesting a potential upside of 11.62%. Given Southern's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Southern is more favorable than Dominion Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Southern	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Dominion Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

Southern has a net margin of 15.43% compared to Dominion Energy's net margin of 13.98%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat Dominion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Southern	15.43%	12.93%	3.28%
Dominion Energy	13.98%	9.62%	2.64%

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Dominion Energy. Southern is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dominion Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Southern	$29.55B	3.39	$4.34B	$4.17	20.87
Dominion Energy	$16.51B	3.33	$3.00B	$2.87	21.75

Summary

Southern beats Dominion Energy on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Southern compare to DTE Energy?

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) and Southern (NYSE:SO) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

76.1% of DTE Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Southern shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of DTE Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Southern shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Southern had 2 more articles in the media than DTE Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Southern and 4 mentions for DTE Energy. DTE Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Southern's score of 0.29 indicating that DTE Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
DTE Energy	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Southern	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Southern has higher revenue and earnings than DTE Energy. DTE Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
DTE Energy	$16.47B	1.62	$1.46B	$6.32	20.25
Southern	$29.55B	3.39	$4.34B	$4.17	20.87

Southern has a net margin of 15.43% compared to DTE Energy's net margin of 8.00%. Southern's return on equity of 12.93% beat DTE Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
DTE Energy	8.00%	12.19%	2.74%
Southern	15.43%	12.93%	3.28%

DTE Energy currently has a consensus price target of $154.54, indicating a potential upside of 20.77%. Southern has a consensus price target of $100.08, indicating a potential upside of 15.02%. Given DTE Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe DTE Energy is more favorable than Southern.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
DTE Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73
Southern	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

DTE Energy has a beta of 0.36, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Southern has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

DTE Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. DTE Energy pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Southern pays out 72.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. DTE Energy has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Southern has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years.

Summary

DTE Energy and Southern tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Southern	Electric Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$101.40B	$27.31B	$15.36B	$23.10B
Dividend Yield	3.53%	4.01%	4.05%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	21.14	15.75	24.12	28.57
Price / Sales	3.36	525.33	346.31	13.91
Price / Cash	8.80	28.12	18.58	19.30
Price / Book	2.50	1.68	2.18	4.73
Net Income	$4.34B	$1.61B	$690.52M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	3.19%	0.84%	-0.14%	-0.48%
1 Month Performance	0.97%	-0.42%	-1.77%	-3.50%
1 Year Performance	-10.20%	10.34%	2.08%	7.67%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
SO Southern	4.469 of 5 stars	$88.14 +1.3%	$99.25 +12.6%	-11.4%	$101.40B	$30.18B	21.14	29,800	Analyst Forecast
LNT Alliant Energy	4.2368 of 5 stars	$64.33 +1.0%	$77.00 +19.7%	-1.9%	$16.52B	$4.36B	19.97	2,948	Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
ATO Atmos Energy	4.5982 of 5 stars	$157.15 +0.5%	$183.58 +16.8%	-8.0%	$26.43B	$4.70B	18.69	5,487	Positive News
CMS CMS Energy	4.2221 of 5 stars	$63.72 +0.1%	$80.36 +26.1%	-11.1%	$19.96B	$8.54B	19.13	8,350
D Dominion Energy	3.6018 of 5 stars	$61.26 +0.8%	$69.79 +13.9%	+2.5%	$53.44B	$16.51B	21.35	15,200	Trending News Analyst Forecast

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Southern (SO) Competitors

SO vs. LNT, ATO, CMS, D, and DTE

How does Southern compare to Alliant Energy?

Does the media refer more to LNT or SO?

Do analysts recommend LNT or SO?

Which has more volatility and risk, LNT or SO?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in LNT or SO?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LNT or SO?

Is LNT or SO more profitable?

Is LNT or SO a better dividend stock?

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How does Southern compare to Atmos Energy?

Is ATO or SO more profitable?

Do analysts prefer ATO or SO?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of ATO or SO?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ATO or SO?

Does the media refer more to ATO or SO?

Which has more risk and volatility, ATO or SO?

Is ATO or SO a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Southern compare to CMS Energy?

Which has more risk & volatility, SO or CMS?

Is SO or CMS more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, SO or CMS?

Does the media refer more to SO or CMS?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SO or CMS?

Is SO or CMS a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate SO or CMS?

Summary

How does Southern compare to Dominion Energy?

Is SO or D a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to SO or D?

Which has more volatility and risk, SO or D?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of SO or D?

Do analysts rate SO or D?

Is SO or D more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, SO or D?

Summary

How does Southern compare to DTE Energy?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in DTE or SO?

Does the media refer more to DTE or SO?

Which has better valuation & earnings, DTE or SO?

Is DTE or SO more profitable?

Do analysts rate DTE or SO?

Which has more risk and volatility, DTE or SO?

Is DTE or SO a better dividend stock?

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