SO Dividend History, Dates & Yield
C+
The Southern Company · Utilities
Current Price
$92.57
Dividend Yield
3.22%
Annual Dividend
$2.98
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
76.20%
Next Ex-Date
Aug 17, 2026in 10 days
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
21 payments (of 179 total)
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026Upcoming | $0.7600 |
| 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 todayAvg 3.69%High 3.96%Low 3.37%Current 3.22%
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 3.22%.
When is SO's next ex-dividend date?▼
SO's next ex-dividend date is Aug 17, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.
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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