Southern Company (SO) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

$82.89
-$0.56-0.67% Wednesday 00:00
Dividend Yield
3.67%
Dividend amount
$0.76
Last ex-date
Aug 17, 2026
Last pay date
Sep 08, 2026

Summary

Southern Company (SO) dividends are paid quarterly. The latest dividend per share was $0.76 with an ex date of August 17, 2026 and a payment date of September 08, 2026. The next dividend per share will be $0.76 with an ex date of November 17, 2026 and a payment date of December 08, 2026. The current dividend yield of Southern Company (SO) is 3.67%.

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Past

DateAmountChange
$3.02
+2.72%
08 Sep 2026
$0.76
-
08 Jun 2026
$0.76
+2.7%
06 Mar 2026
$0.74
-
$2.94
+2.8%
08 Dec 2025
$0.74
-
08 Sep 2025
$0.74
-
06 Jun 2025
$0.74
+2.78%
06 Mar 2025
$0.72
-
$2.86
+2.88%
06 Dec 2024
$0.72
-
06 Sep 2024
$0.72
-
06 Jun 2024
$0.72
+2.86%
06 Mar 2024
$0.70
-
$2.78
+2.96%
06 Dec 2023
$0.70
-
06 Sep 2023
$0.70
-
06 Jun 2023
$0.70
+2.94%
06 Mar 2023
$0.68
-
$2.70
+3.05%
06 Dec 2022
$0.68
-
06 Sep 2022
$0.68
-
06 Jun 2022
$0.68
+3.03%
07 Mar 2022
$0.66
-
$2.62
+3.15%
06 Dec 2021
$0.66
-
10Y Growth
3.13%
5Y Growth
2.9%
3Y Growth
2.82%
1Y Growth
2.74%

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FAQ

How much dividend does Southern Company pay?▼
Southern Company pays an annual dividend of $3.04 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.67%.
What is the dividend yield of Southern Company?▼
The current dividend yield of Southern Company is 3.67%.
When does Southern Company pay dividends?▼
Southern Company pays dividends quarterly. The next payment is expected on December 08, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Southern Company?▼
The next dividend payment from Southern Company is estimated for December 08, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Southern Company?▼
Southern Company has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 67.76% and 5-year dividend growth of 2.9%.
What is the dividend of Southern Company?▼
Southern Company currently pays a dividend of $0.76 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Southern Company to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Southern Company, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of August 17, 2026.
When did Southern Company pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Southern Company was made on September 08, 2026.
What was the dividend of Southern Company in 2025?▼
In 2025, Southern Company paid a total dividend of $2.94 per share.
In which currency does Southern Company distribute the dividend?▼
Southern Company distributes its dividends in USD.