Power supplier The Southern Company (SO) reported fourth-quarter 2024 earnings per share (excluding certain one-time items) of 50 cents, underperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and deteriorating from the year-ago adjusted profit of 64 cents. The disappointing numbers reflect elevated expenses. The utility reported revenues of $6.3 billion. The top line came in 4.9$6.2 billion due to a gain in overall electricity ...