{
  "id": 18819688,
  "title": "Southern Co comptroller Matthew Kim sells $9,339 in shares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/southern-co-comptroller-matthew-kim-sells-9-339-in-shares",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T23:30:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/southern-co-comptroller-matthew-kim-sells-9339-in-shares-93CH-5010085"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 2, 2026, Matthew M. Kim, the comptroller at Southern Co, sold 100 shares of the company's common stock, amounting to $9,339. Each share was sold at $93.39, bringing his direct ownership of Southern Co stock to 4,788 shares, in addition to 1,232.665 shares held through a 401(k) plan. This transaction took place near the stock's current price of $92.34, with Southern Co boasting a market capitalization of $108.67 billion. Analysts suggest the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. Southern Co is known for its consistent dividend growth, having increased its dividend for 25 straight years, with a current yield of 3.29%. For investors seeking more detailed information, a comprehensive Pro Research Report on Southern Co and 1,400+ other US equities is available. The transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, signed by Brittney Anderson, Attorney-in-Fact for Kim, on November 3, 2026. Recently, Southern Company reported its Q3 2026 earnings, exceeding market expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.94 and revenue of $8.84 billion, surpassing analyst projections of $1.68 EPS and $8.37 billion revenue. The company's strong performance was driven by record electricity sales, heightened data center demand, and a robust commercial customer base. However, investors considered the company's capital requirements and regulatory outlook.",
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