Southern Company Is One of the Largest Utilities Companies by Market Cap. But Is It a Buy?

Providing key energy resources, such as electricity and natural gas, to consumers and businesses isn't easy. However, it's a big industry, and that's where utility companies shine.The Motley Fool recently researched the largest utility companies, and Southern Company (NYSE: SO) ranked third, with a market capitalization of just over $100 billion. The utility giant seemingly does it all; it operates electric and gas utilities, provides fiber optic and wireless communications services, and sells wholesale energy. The company has over 9 million customers across the southeastern United States.But is Southern Company worth your hard-earned cash today?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool