SO — The Southern Company
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | SO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% | 3.09% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.97% | 5.50% |
| Payout Ratio | 75.7% | 62.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 45 | 30 |
| 1Y Total Return | +8.2% | 17.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
2.80%
3-Year Growth
2.88%
5-Year Growth
2.97%
10-Year Growth
3.17%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 18, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 8, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 17, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 6, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.7600 | +2.70% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.7400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.7400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.7400 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.7400 | +2.78% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.7200 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.7200 | +2.86% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.7000 | +2.94% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.6800 | +3.03% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.6600 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
75.7%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.21 | -$1.72B |
| Q1 2025 | $1.21 | -$1.19B |
| Q2 2025 | $0.80 | -$619.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.55 | $384.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.