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Southern Co (SO)
NYSE:SO
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 17, 2025Payment date
Dec 08, 2025
Dec 08, 2025
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.74Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.3%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 2.573%
Sector Average: 2.573%
Payout Ratio
69.18%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Last 3 Months
SO Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
FAQ
Does Southern Co pay dividends?
Yes, SO has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Southern Co's dividend?
SO pays a dividend of $0.74 per share. SO's annual dividend yield is 3.3%.
When is Southern Co ex-dividend date?
Southern Co's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Nov 17, 2025. Southern Co shareholders who own SO stock before this date will receive Southern Co's next dividend payment of $0.74 per share on Dec 08, 2025. Add SO to your watchlist to be reminded before Southern Co's ex-dividend date.
When is Southern Co 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 Southern Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, SO's past year earnings per share was $1.6, and their annual dividend per share is $2.94. SO's dividend payout ratio is 69.18% ($2.94/$1.6) which is sustainable.