Southern Company (SO) Dividend

Dividend Yield3.78%
Annual Dividend$2.80 per share
Per Payment$0.70
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Next Ex-Dividend DateMay 19, 2026
Next Payment DateJune 6, 2026
Payout Ratio68%
Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth22

Southern Company (SO) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.78%, distributing $2.80 per share annually ($0.70 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.

SO has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

With a payout ratio of 68%, SO pays out roughly 68% of its earnings as dividends.

The next ex-dividend date for SO is May 19, 2026. You must own shares before that date to receive the next payment, which is scheduled for June 6, 2026.

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