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The Southern Company (SO)
:SO
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 18, 2025Payment date
Mar 06, 2025
Mar 06, 2025
Dividend Amount Per Share
$2.88Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.2%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 2.89%
Sector Average: 2.89%
Payout Ratio
71.11%Dividend Growth
Over 16 years Since 2009
Last 3 Months
SO Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 06, 2025 | Quarterly | ― | $0.72 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.72 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.72 |
| May 17, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Apr 22, 2024 | $0.72 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | Mar 06, 2024 | Quarterly | Jan 18, 2024 | $0.70 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Oct 16, 2023 | $0.70 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Sep 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Jul 17, 2023 | $0.70 |
| May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | Jun 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Apr 17, 2023 | $0.70 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Jan 20, 2023 | $0.68 |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 06, 2022 | Quarterly | Oct 18, 2022 | $0.68 |
FAQ
Does The Southern Company pay dividends?
Yes, SO has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is The Southern Company's dividend?
SO pays a dividend of $2.88 per share. SO's annual dividend yield is 3.2%.
When is The Southern Company ex-dividend date?
Southern Co's previous ex-dividend date was on Feb 18, 2025. Southern Co shareholders who own SO stock before this date received Southern Co's last dividend payment of $2.88 per share on Mar 06, 2025. SO's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is The Southern Company dividend payment date?
Southern Co’s next quarterly payment date is on Mar 06, 2025, when Southern Co shareholders who owned SO shares before Feb 18, 2025 received a dividend payment of $2.88 per share. Add SO to your watchlist to be reminded of SO's next dividend payment.
Does The Southern Company have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, SO's past year earnings per share was $3.99, and their annual dividend per share is $2.88. SO's dividend payout ratio is 71.11% ($2.88/$3.99) which is sustainable.