While most of the market was on a shatter of position in 2025, which was excited by global uncertainty, trade tension and economic fears, several boring but reliable companies quietly brought solid profit. Unlike excitement High growth of technologyS or once unique The magnificent sevenThese less vivid names have offered investors both security and productivity of the company.
Here are three shares that are quietly superior to the market and are smart, stable investments otherwise the unstable year.
Southern company
South today
South
- 52-week range
- $ 73.14
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$ 94.45
- Dividend profitability
- 3.18%
- P/e ratio.
- 22.57
- Value is valuable
- $ 92.54
Southern company NYSE: SoThe leading electric and gas communal enterprise in the southeast of the United States demonstrated impressive force in 2025. While S&P 500 remains almost 7% since the beginning of the year, despite the recent rebound, So about 11% ytd And scored almost 25% over the past 12 months.
As the second largest retention in the communal sector Sector Sector Fund NYSEARCA: XLU And with a market capitalization of almost $ 100 billion, Southern in heavy weight in its sector. In recent months, utilities have seen a strong influx, as investors strive for stability and profitability against the backdrop of macros uncertainty, and therefore became a clear beneficiary. His reliable business model, recession revenues and a strong regional presence made it asylum for investors.
South offers a solid one dividend profitability 3.16% Along with its strong shares. Promotions are traded above their 200-day sliding average and are currently in the bovine consolidation scheme, which is only 3.6% of the 52-week maximum. Investors will carefully ensure that the company announces its income in the first quarter on May 1. In the last quarter, Yuzhny slightly missed EPS expectations on Penny, but exceeds the revenue, reporting about 6.34 billion dollars. USA, not forecasts of 5.9 billion dollars. USA.
Coca-Cola company
Coca-Cola Today
Coca-Cola
- 52-week range
- $ 60.62
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$ 74.38
- Dividend profitability
- 2.83%
- P/e ratio.
- 29.13
- Value is valuable
- $ 75.06
Coca-Cola consumer NYSE: Ko was also a major winner in 2025 with Separates by almost 17% since the beginning of the year.Ahead of the wider market and even the consumer main products sector as a whole. Constant global demand, the price and protective qualities of the company helped it flourish, while many technological names fluctuated.
KO also saw strong institutional support. Over the past 12 months, the institutional influx amounted to almost 18 billion dollars, and $ 10 billion registered in the last quarter of 2024. This condemnation reflects the growing appetite to safety, sequence and profitability, three things that Coca-Cola offers in abundance.
Analysts remain optimistic. The action has Consensus buy a rating After 20 analysts, with an average target price of $ 75.06, which implies further growth from current levels. Coca-Cola is going to report on April 29. In the last quarter, the company surpassed expectations with profit per share in the amount of $ 0.55, exceeding the consensus estimate of $ 0.51. Promotions can also boast of a wonderful 64-year-old series of dividends and currently gives 2.81%.
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Today
Verizon Communications
- 52-week range
- $ 37.59
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$ 47.36
- Dividend profitability
- 6.48%
- P/e ratio.
- 10.10
- Value is valuable
- $ 47.35
Verizon NYSE: VZThe largest supplier of the wireless network in the United States, completes the trio of boring, but superior shares. A Telecommunication giant for 7% per yearExceeding the S&P 500, offering a significant dividend yield of 6.3%. For investors focused on income, Verizon was a bright spot in a restless market.
The company recently reported strong results in the first quarter of 2025 on April 22, providing a profit per share in the amount of $ 1.19, ahead of a consensus in the amount of $ 1.15. The revenue also exceeded expectations of $ 33.5 billion, which is 1.5% in annual calculus. The adjusted EBITDA reached $ 12.6 billion, and the income from the wireless service grew by 3%. Verizon also confirmed his leadership throughout the year, offering certification among wider market uncertainty.
Verizon is increased his dividends for 20 years in a row And continues to generate a strong free cash flow, which makes it an attractive option for long -term investors who are looking for both growth and profitability. Technically, the action remains above its growth 200-day sliding averageBy signaling the constant power.
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