SO Dividend History, Dates & Yield

C+

The Southern Company · Utilities

Current Price
$92.72
Dividend Yield
3.21%
Annual Dividend
$2.98
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
76.20%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
C+
Overall
B-
Yield
D+
Growth
D+
Safety
A+
Consistency
B-
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
76.20%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
5Y Growth Rate
2.97%
1Y Growth Rate
2.80%
Consecutive Increases
25 years
Consecutive Payments
45 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 178 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 18, 2026$0.7600
Feb 17, 2026$0.7400
Nov 17, 2025$0.7400
Aug 18, 2025$0.7400
May 19, 2025$0.7400
Feb 18, 2025$0.7200
Nov 18, 2024$0.7200
Aug 19, 2024$0.7200
May 17, 2024$0.7200
Feb 16, 2024$0.7000
Nov 17, 2023$0.7000
Aug 18, 2023$0.7000
May 12, 2023$0.7000
Feb 17, 2023$0.6800
Nov 18, 2022$0.6800
Aug 12, 2022$0.6800
May 13, 2022$0.6800
Feb 18, 2022$0.6600
Nov 12, 2021$0.6600
Aug 13, 2021$0.6600

5-Year Yield Range

Where SO's yield sits today
Avg 3.69%High 3.96%Low 3.37%Current 3.21%
3.37%3.96%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Southern Company pay dividends?

Yes, The Southern Company (SO) pays a quarterly dividend of $2.98 per share annually, yielding 3.21%.

How much does SO pay in dividends per year?

SO pays $2.98 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is SO's dividend safe?

SO has a payout ratio of 76.2% and has paid dividends for 45 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D+.

What is SO's dividend growth rate?

SO has grown its dividend at 2.97% annually over the past 5 years.

Has SO ever cut its dividend?

SO has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years without a cut.

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