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Southern Co Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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SO dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.7200
Forward Dividend yield
3.35%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

SO dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
3.2%
Industry
2.9%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

SO dividend payout ratio

Southern Co paid out 71.6% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
28.4%
Payout ratio
71.6%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

SO vs Regulated Electric Utility Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
SO3.20%Yes0+71.60%
DUK3.47%Yes0+54.60%
AEP3.41%Yes0+48.00%
NGG1.57%No10+30.70%
NEE2.25%Yes0+61.10%
View Top Regulated Electric Utility Stocks

SO dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Mar 6, 2025
Last ex-dividend date
Feb 18, 2025

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Southern Co Dividends FAQ

Does Southern Co pay a dividend?

Yes, SO has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Southern Co's Dividend Payment Date?

Southern Co's last dividend payment date was on 2025-03-06, when Southern Co shareholders who owned SO shares before 2025-02-18 received a dividend payment of $0.7200 per share. Southern Co's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add SO to your watchlist to be reminded of SO's next dividend payment.

Is Southern Co's dividend stable?

Yes, SO's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Southern Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, SO's past year earnings per share was $4.02, and their annual dividend per share is $2.88. SO's dividend payout ratio is 71.6%, which is sustainable.

How much is Southern Co's dividend?

SO pays a dividend of $2.88 per share. SO's annual dividend yield is 3.2%. Southern Co's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.9%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.55%.

What is Southern Co's Ex-Dividend Date?

Southern Co's previous ex-dividend date was on 2025-02-18. Southern Co shareholders who own SO stock before this date received Southern Co's last dividend payment of $0.7200 per share on 2025-03-06. Southern Co's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add SO to your watchlist to be reminded before SO's ex-dividend date.

Is Southern Co's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, SO's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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