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NEE, DUK, SO, and D: Comparing Leverage

NEE, DUK, SO, and D: Comparing Leverage

Utilities’ (XLU) leverage is a vital metric for comparing companies, especially as interest rates are steadily increasing. While the top three utilities’ leverage has largely been stable, Southern Company’s (SO) leverage rose significantly after Q3 2016 to fund its AGL Resources purchase.