SO — The Southern Company
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | SO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% | 3.23% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.97% | 4.64% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 61.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 23 |
| 1Y Total Return | +7.7% | 14.1% |
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
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 17, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 6, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.6600 | +3.13% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Southern Company pay a dividend?
Yes, The Southern Company (SO) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 3.17%.
What is SO's dividend yield?
SO's current dividend yield is 3.17%. The annual dividend is $2.96.
When is SO's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for SO has not been announced yet.
How many years has The Southern Company increased its dividend?
The Southern Company has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.
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 March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.