SO is Southern Company (The) (Utilities). Trading at $92.52. Current dividend yield: 3.33%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.04 |
| Current yield | 3.33% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 17, 2026(in 4 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.7600 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 2.97% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 2.88% |
| Payout ratio | 72% |
| Market cap | $105.74B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $0.7600 |
| 2026-05-18 | $0.7600 |
| 2026-02-17 | $0.7400 |
| 2025-11-17 | $0.7400 |
| 2025-08-18 | $0.7400 |
| 2025-05-19 | $0.7400 |
| 2025-02-18 | $0.7200 |
| 2024-11-18 | $0.7200 |
About SO
Southern is one of the largest utilities in the US. The company serves 9 million customers with vertically integrated electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four states. It owns 46 gigawatts of rate-regulated generating capacity, primarily for serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Subsidiary Southern Power owns 13 gigawatts of natural gas generation and renewable energy across the US and sells the electricity primarily under long-term contracts.
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Frequently asked
What is SO's dividend yield?
SO (Southern Company (The)) currently has a dividend yield of 3.33%, which works out to about $3.04 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is SO's next ex-dividend date?
SO's next ex-dividend date is Aug 17, 2026 (in 4 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did SO last pay a dividend?
SO's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 08, 2026.
How often does SO pay dividends?
SO pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is SO growing its dividend?
SO has been growing its dividend at a 2.88% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-13. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.