The Southern Company (SO)
NYSE:SO
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Southern Co (SO) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows SO’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 18, 2026Payment date
Jun 08, 2026
Jun 08, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.74Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.4%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 5.363%
Sector Average: 5.363%
Payout Ratio
69.18%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
SO Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 08, 2026 | Quarterly | Apr 20, 2026 | $0.76 |
Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 | Quarterly | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.74 |
Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 08, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 20, 2025 | $0.74 |
Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.74 |
May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 | Quarterly | Apr 21, 2025 | $0.74 |
Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 06, 2025 | Quarterly | Jan 28, 2025 | $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 |
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 $0.74 per share. SO's annual dividend yield is 3.4%.
When is The Southern Company ex-dividend date?
Southern Co's previous ex-dividend date was on May 18, 2026. Southern Co shareholders who own SO stock before this date received Southern Co's last dividend payment of $0.74 per share on Dec 08, 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 Dec 08, 2025, when Southern Co shareholders who owned SO shares before Nov 17, 2025 received a dividend payment of $0.74 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 $1.32, and their annual dividend per share is $2.94. SO's dividend payout ratio is 69.18% ($2.94/$1.32) which is sustainable.